Wordplay joke Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Monday, February 8, 2021 · 62-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, February 8, 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 8, 2021 · 62-Down · 3 letters
PUN0 of 3 letters revealed
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a humorous play on words; "I do it for the pun of it"; "his constant punning irritated her"
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