Merriment, playfulness (3)

I believe the answer is:

fun

This clue is a double definition.

'merriment' is the first definition.
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'playfulness' is the second definition.
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(Other definitions for fun that I've seen before include "Jollification" , "'Merriment, playfulness (3)'" , "Enjoyment" , "Light-hearted amusement, jollity" , "Playful amusement" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Simplex) and The Irish Times.

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