the answer is an unusual word ... and a new one to some of us! It means a collection of jokes, ridiculous remarks, quotes etc (Chambers) (�It causes many laughs�)
(4 letters of the answer) �It is funny � (anagram of �it is')
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2 letter abbreviation for �the Queen�
if you type the word drunkard here (in clue) and in pattern put 3 (for 3 letters) you will get the first word. Then look up8 (is it 8) letter words beginning with this. http://www.oneacross.com/