Unknown quantity, some clown (4)

From Times Cryptic 29147, 24D

24D — Unknown quantity, some clown (4)ZANY

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'clown' — A zany is a comic performer or clown — the word originally meant a clown's assistant in commedia dell'arte
  • Wordplay
    Wordplay: Charade
  • Abbreviation
    Abbreviations spotted: 'Unknown quantity' → Z
  • Assembly
    Z + ANY = ZANY

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