The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word GOINGS-ON
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More clues leading to the result GOINGS-ON
- Shenanigans in making exit with boy
- Leaving possible heir a dodgy business?
- Funny business, working with a relative
- Sort of rate boy’s bad behaviour
- Enter song off-key, behaviour worthy of censure?
- Working boy’s suspicious behaviour
- Suspect hijinks for the departing prodigal?
- Goon's gin was tampered — resulted in things happening
- Dubious activities in current issue
- Try stylish German lad’s funny business
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The straight part
We know that "Funny business" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case funny business = goings-on.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does GOINGS-ON mean?
GOINGS-ON noun- Occurrences; things that go on, occur, or happen; events; activities.