Cryptic crossword clue
Nonsense leads to amusement with some chortles 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word GUFFAWS

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The straight part
We know that "chortles" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case chortles = guffaws.
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 GUFFAWS mean?

GUFFAWS noun
  1. A boisterous laugh.
GUFFAWS verb
  1. To laugh boisterously.

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