The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word WISECRACKS
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More clues leading to the result WISECRACKS
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The straight part
We know that "jokes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case jokes = wisecracks.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does WISECRACKS mean?
WISECRACKS noun- A witty or sarcastic comment or quip.
- To make a sarcastic, flippant, or sardonic comment.