You may have learned your times tables by it NYT Crossword Clue

Think of a method where repetition is key, often used in classrooms.

???? is the memorization of information through repetition, often without understanding its meaning.

The clue refers to the method of memorizing information through repetition without necessarily understanding it. 'Times tables' are often learned by repeating them over and over, a process known as '???? learning.'

Mindless repetition, Memorization technique based on repetition, Repetitive way of learning, Way of memorising, Mechanical repetition