Absent Without Leave (AWOL) is a term used to describe when someone is absent from their place of work or duty without permission or notification. The two crossword solutions for this term are TRUANT (6 letters) and Playing Hooky (12 letters). TRUANT is defined as someone who stays away from school or work without permission or notification, while Playing Hooky is defined as someone who skips school or work without permission or notification. Both terms are used to describe someone who is Absent Without Leave.