A truant is someone who is ABSENT from school or work without permission. The term can also be used to describe someone who deserts their duty or obligation. The crossword solutions for the term truant include DESERTER (8 letters), ABSENT (6 letters), ABSENTEE (8 letters), AWOL (4 letters), HOOKY (5 letters), and IDLE (4 letters). DESERTER refers to someone who abandons their post or duty, while ABSENT and ABSENTEE refer to someone who is not present in a place where they are expected to be. AWOL stands for 'ABSENT without leave' and is used to describe someone who is ABSENT from their military post without permission. HOOKY is a slang term for truancy, which is when someone skips school without permission, and IDLE is another word for lazy or inactive.