Red-nosed circus performers (6)

I believe the answer is:

clowns

(Other definitions for clowns that I've seen before include "They amuse with ridiculous behaviour" , "Funny circus folk" , "Circus comedians" , "Circus entertainers" , "Funny men in the circus" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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