Laugh at a joke, say (5)

I believe the answer is:

react

(Other definitions for react that I've seen before include "provide an answer" , "Respond to a stimulus" , "Perform again" , "What a chemical might do" , "Act as opponent" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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