National Tell a Joke Day

Clues in this puzzle

Across

• The genre of entertainment designed to make you laugh. (6)
• Audible reaction to a great punchline. (5)
• To entertain someone and make them smile. (5)
• Physical comedy involving exaggerated, clumsy actions. (9)
• The quality of being comic or absurd. (5)
• Sharp, clever humor. (3)
• Humor based on the opposite of what is expected. (5)
• To speak in a playful, non-serious manner. (4)

Down

• Absurd or foolish in a comical way. (5)
• A quiet, suppressed laugh. (7)
• A humorous anecdote with a setup and payoff. (4)
• Playful and witty exchange of teasing remarks. (6)
• The final, defining phrase that makes a setup funny. (9)
• A humorous imitation of a piece of art or literature. (6)

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