Last seen in:
- The Times - Concise - Sunday Times Concise No 1862
- Universal - Dec 23 2017
- L.A. Times Daily - Jul 17 2015
- The Times - Concise - Sunday Times Concise 1254 - April 1, 2012
- Thomas Joseph - King Feature Syndicate - Apr 28 2010
- Thomas Joseph - King Feature Syndicate - Oct 25 2008
- New York Times - Jun 15 2008
- Eugene Sheffer - King Feature Syndicate - May 29 2004
- Thomas Joseph - King Feature Syndicate - Mar 6 2004
- The Guardian - Quick crossword No 9,547 - Dec 6 2000
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- Stand-up guy?
- Rental-car company woe
- Ticket-buyer who stayed home (perhaps wisely)
- Out of one's class?
- Appointment ignorer
- One who is not class-conscious?
- Schoolboy playing hookey
- Pupil away from school without leave
- Child who stays away from school without leave