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The Clue

Jokesters' standbys (4 letter answer)

The Answer

PUNS

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Notes

The answer PUNS is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 750 puzzles.

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Definition

PUN as a noun:

1. (pun, punning, wordplay, paronomasia) = a humorous play on words; "I do it for the pun of it"; "his constant punning irritated her"

PUN as a verb:

1. make a play on words; "Japanese like to pun--their language is well suited to punning"