Prank Ceased Being Funny When Father Came In

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	99%	8		Exact Match!
noun • a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful) • any carefree episode
	38%	8		Playing prank after prank
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	33%	10		Ceased being disorderly and others backed lower level of conflict
verb • diminish in size, scope, or intensity • reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of

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The Guardian Cryptic08 Jul 2013	Across 16
The Guardian Cryptic02 Dec 2002	Across 26
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