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The Clue

Buffoonish (5 letter answer)

The Answer

ANTIC

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Notes

The answer ANTIC is seen frequently, appearing about once every 120 puzzles.

Related Clues

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Ludicrous
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Marxlike
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Prank
Shenanigan
Bit of buffoonery
Bit of clowning
Bit of hijinks
Bit of tomfoolery
Huxley's "___ Hay"
Nip-up
Silly trick
Bit of high jinks
Marx Brothers-like
Like Robin Williams, typically

Definition

ANTIC as a noun:

1. (antic, joke, prank, trick, caper, put-on) = a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

ANTIC as a verb:

1. (clown, clown around, antic) = act as or like a clown

ANTIC as an adjective:

1. (antic, fantastic, fantastical, grotesque) = ludicrously odd; "Hamlet's assumed antic disposition"; "fantastic Halloween costumes"; "a grotesque reflection in the mirror"