Cryptic crossword clue
Jerk taking money for hotel to play hookey 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word MITCH

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The straight part
We know that "play hookey" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case play hookey = mitch.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MITCH mean?

MITCH verb
  1. To pilfer; filch; steal.
  2. To shrink or retire from view; lurk out of sight; skulk.
  3. To be absent from school without a valid excuse; to play truant.
  4. To grumble secretly.
  5. To pretend poverty.

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