The Clue
It has a punch line (4 letter answer)
The Answer
JOKE
Tags
Notes
The answer JOKE is uncommon, appearing about once every 425 puzzles.
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Definition
JOKE as a noun:
1. (joke, gag, laugh, jest, jape) = a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter; "he told a very funny joke"; "he knows a million gags"; "thanks for the laugh"; "he laughed unpleasantly at his own jest"; "even a schoolboy's jape is supposed to have some ascertainable point"
2. (jest, joke, jocularity) = activity characterized by good humor
3. (antic, joke, prank, trick, caper, put-on) = a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
4. a triviality not to be taken seriously; "I regarded his campaign for mayor as a joke"
JOKE as a verb:
1. (joke, jest) = tell a joke; speak humorously; "He often jokes even when he appears serious"
2. (joke, jest) = act in a funny or teasing way