Response to a gag? (5)

I believe the answer is:

laugh

(Other definitions for laugh that I've seen before include "Cachinnate" , "Sound of mirth" , "scream?" , "Give audible sign of merriment" , "Sound amused" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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