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A Shaggy Dog Story Is A Long One Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is JOKE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: JOKE

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199%4Exact Match!
237%4Shaggy-dog story
337%8 Opposite of a shaggy-dog story

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We think the answer is "JOKE" which means:

    noun
  • • A humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
  • • Activity characterized by good humor
  • • A ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
  • • A triviality not to be taken seriously
  • verb
  • • Tell a joke; speak humorously
  • • Act in a funny or teasing way

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He told a funny joke at the party."
  • • "The comedian had the audience roaring with laughter at his jokes."

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