Replacing sugar with salt, e.g (5)

I believe the answer is:

prank

(Other definitions for prank that I've seen before include "Mischievous act done for fun and amusement" , "High-spirited mischief" , "Escapade" , "Mischievous trick" , "Jape" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.