Cryptic crossword clue
Lacking humour, though mostly funny 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word WITHOUT

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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The straight part
We know that "Lacking" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lacking = without.
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 WITHOUT mean?

WITHOUT adverb
  1. Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.
  2. Lacking something.
  3. In prostitution: without a condom being worn.
WITHOUT preposition
  1. Outside of, beyond.
  2. Not having, containing, characteristic of, etc.
  3. Not doing or not having done something.
WITHOUT conjunction
  1. Unless, except (introducing a clause).

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