Causing mirth (5)

I believe the answer is:

comic

(Other definitions for comic that I've seen before include "Children's periodical" , "Comedian - humorous - children''s magazine" , "Stand-up comedian" , "magazine for kids" , "Funny (person, paper)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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