Instrument often played for comedic effect (5)

I believe the answer is:

kazoo

(Other definitions for kazoo that I've seen before include "Humming toy" , "Toy-like instrument into which one hums" , "Toy wind instrument that buzzes" , "Simple musical instrument" .)

I've seen this clue in the New York Times.

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