The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SLAPSTICK which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2025.
A pie to the face, slipping on a banana peel, etc crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SLAPSTICK | 100 % | 9 |
Why may SLAPSTICK be the right solution?
The answer "SLAPSTICK" is correct because slapstick comedy refers to physical humor involving exaggerated actions and situations, such as getting a pie to the face or slipping on a banana peel.
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Crossword Answer definitions
SLAPSTICK noun- A style of humor focusing on physical comedy, such as slipping on a banana peel, and with foolish characters who get into humiliating situations.
- A pair of sticks attached at one end and used to create a slapping sound effect, used especially in slapstick comedy; a type of clapper.
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