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Laughs at exams (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mocks

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This clue could be a double definition.

'laughs at' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with communicating as well as being verbs in their -s form.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I don't see?

'exams' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

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(Other definitions for mocks that I've seen before include "practice exams" , "Test examinations" , "Ridicules" , "Takes off" , "Scorns" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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