Crossword Clue:

HOODOOISM the bringing of bad luck

AnswerCrossword Clue
EVILEYELook bringing bad luck, supposedly
BLACKCATSBad luck on the path.
BLACKCATBad luck sign, for the superstitious
HOODOOBad luck, and a hint to the four longest across answers
TETHoliday when sweeping and emptying the trash are considered bad luck
FORTUITOUSBringing good luck