The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SITCOM
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More clues leading to the result SITCOM
- TV programme - minimum of chuckles in most, I suspect
- Friends perhaps enter shortly after rest
- Funny show with model beginning to caress old male
- Friends say it’s strange — even actor gets married
- It’s funny, a gas, millions seen on TV
- Technology company involved in kinky activity makes amusing viewing
- Pose can start with sacred sound in The Good Life, perhaps
- What’s so funny? Is it combat trousers?
- Friends on TV?
- Millions following model company producing amusing programme
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The straight part
We know that "something funny" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case something funny = sitcom.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 SITCOM mean?
SITCOM noun- An episodic comedy television program with a plot or storyline based around a particular humorous situation.
- Acronym of single income, two children, oppressive/outrageous mortgage.