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1 | 99% | 3 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 34% | 12 | A tactic to silence or silence someone | |
3 | 31% | 9 | Respond to a joke with a similar joke | |
Silence Joke Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "GAG" which means:
- noun
- • A humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
- • Restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting verb
- • Prevent from speaking out
- • Be too tight; rub or press
- • Tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them
- • Make jokes or quips
- • Struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake
- • Cause to retch or choke
- • Make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
An example sentence would be:
- • "The comedian's gag had the entire audience laughing."
- • "She couldn't stop laughing at the silly gag her friend played on her."
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