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Pull Ones Leg Crossword Clue

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

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199%4Exact Match!
298%5Exact Match!
326%10Pull someone's leg jokingly

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "JEST" which means:

    noun
  • • A humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
  • • Activity characterized by good humor
  • verb
  • • Tell a joke; speak humorously
  • • Act in a funny or teasing way
  • adverb
  • • Only, simply, merely.
  • • (sentence adverb) used to reduce the force of an imperative; simply.
  • • Used to convey a less serious or formal tone
  • • Used to show humility.
  • • (degree) absolutely, positively
  • • Moments ago, recently.
  • • By a narrow margin; closely; nearly.
  • • Exactly, precisely, perfectly.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He told a humorous jest that made everyone laugh."
  • • "Her playful jests often brightened up the office atmosphere."

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Clue Last Found In...

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New York Times28 Feb 2011 Down 37
New York Times26 Jan 2004 Down 54
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