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Parking area for taxis, possibly, is a joke (5)

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prank

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'a joke' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for prank that I've seen before include "Escapade" , "Lark" , "High-spirited mischief" , "April fool" , "Mischievous trick" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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