Crossword Genius

Slightly crazy about a joke (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

gaga

'slightly crazy' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'about a joke' is the wordplay.
'about' says the letters should be written in reverse.
'joke' becomes 'gag' (a gag is a joke or witticism).
'a'+'gag'='agag'
'agag' backwards is 'GAGA'.

(Other definitions for gaga that I've seen before include "dotty" , "bananas" , "Barmy joke, third in cracker" , "Slangily crazy or senile" , "US singer Lady ___" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.