Funny - there's nothing in numerals (5)

I believe the answer is:

comic

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'funny' is the definition.
(comic can mean funny or humorous)

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for comic that I've seen before include "Amusing person" , "Raising mirth" , "Amusing, laughable" , "Priceless" , "Raising a laugh" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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