Crank call, e.g (5)

I believe the answer is:

prank

(Other definitions for prank that I've seen before include "Jape" , "Mischievous act done for fun and amusement" , "High-spirited mischief" , "(Amusing) trick" , "Mischievous trick" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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