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Today’s Theme, Explained

Today’s theme is ‘Is this some kind of joke?’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.

Word Hints

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Thefirst wordis a term for someone who lacks good sense or judgment.

Thesecond wordis a traditional entertainer known for making people laugh, often wearing a colorful outfit.

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Thethird wordis a performer who uses exaggerated movements and humor to entertain audiences, often seen in circuses.

Thefourth wordis a type of performer whose work aims to amuse, typically through jokes or funny stories.

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Thefifth wordis someone who plays tricks or practical jokes on others.

Thesixth wordis a comical figure, often seen as foolish, who brings laughter through their silly antics.

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Thespangramis a playful phrase suggesting disbelief, often used when something seems too outrageous to be true.

Strands answers for August 15, 2024.