The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word JOKING
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What does JOKING mean?
JOKING verb- To do or say something for amusement rather than seriously.
- (intransitive, followed by with) To dupe in a friendly manner for amusement; to mess with, play with.
- To make merry with; to make jokes upon; to rally.
- The act of telling or engaging in jokes.