“What a bad student might play” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HOOKY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “What a bad student might play”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 18, 2026, where it runs at 36 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.