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"joke" is also used as a crossword clue. If that's what you saw, the answer is often gag (3 letters).
Definitions
act in a funny or teasing way
Used in a sentence
“Or witty joke our airy senses moves / To pleasant laughter.”
“It was a joke!”
“Your effort at cleaning your room is a joke.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer4 curated clues
01“Punchline carrier”4 letters
02“Punchline setup”4 letters
03“Short funny story”4 letters
04“Funny remark”4 letters
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