The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word HILARIOUS
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More clues leading to the result HILARIOUS
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The straight part
We know that "Funny" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case funny = hilarious.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.
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What does HILARIOUS mean?
HILARIOUS adjective- Very funny; causing great merriment and laughter.
- Full of hilarity; merry.