Give a few laughs (5)

I believe the answer is:

amuse

(Other definitions for amuse that I've seen before include "Cause to laugh or smile" , "Delight" , "Divert or entertain mildly" , "Keep someone entertained" , "Recreate" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.