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What’s behind humour about girl? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

retina

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'what's behind humour' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'about girl?' is the wordplay.
'about' becomes 're' (regarding).
'girl?' becomes 'tina' (**).
're'+'tina'='RETINA'

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(Other definitions for retina that I've seen before include "Sensitive layer in eye" , "Light-sensitive membrane of the eyeball" , "Membrane in eye, sensitive to light" , "Light-sensitive eye lining" , "Ocular membrane" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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