Professional funny person (5)

I believe the answer is:

comic

'professional funny person' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for comic that I've seen before include "Amusing person" , "SECOND PART OF 16" , "Raising mirth" , "Children's periodical" , "Stand-up possibly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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