Caper Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, December 22, 2020 · 5-Across
Appeared in 20 New York Times Crosswords between May 1994 and December 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 22, 2020 · 5-Across · 5 letters
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a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
noun
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