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Grotesque pageant (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

antic

(Other definitions for antic that I've seen before include "Grotesque, fantastic (archaic)" , "old buffoon" , "seen to be bizarre, at one time" , "Old clown" , "Mad act done for fun" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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