The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 2 plus 5 letter word NO SHOWS
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What does NO SHOWS mean?
NO SHOWS noun- An absence; failure to show up or to make a scheduled appearance, especially at a hotel or a place of employment.
- A person or group that does not show up.
- To fail to show up for something.