Strategically placed whoopee cushion, say (4)

I believe the answer is:

jape

(Other definitions for jape that I've seen before include "Jolly wheeze" , "Practical joke, jest" , "Jolly joke" , "Lark" , "Trick or prank" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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