Pullet Surprise, for instance (3)

I believe the answer is:

pun

(Other definitions for pun that I've seen before include "Bit of paronomasia; witticism" , "Form of wordplay" , "A play on words, perhaps the lowest form of wit" , "Humorous play on words" , "A play on words - not the height of wit" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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