Bit of wordplay Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, October 27, 2009 · 41-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between July 2009 and October 2009.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 27, 2009 · 41-Across · 3 letters
PUN0 of 3 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
a humorous play on words; "I do it for the pun of it"; "his constant punning irritated her"
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