Teller of jokes — one of which in here? (7)

I believe the answer is:

cracker

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(Other definitions for cracker that I've seen before include "See 8" , "Excellent" , "that should be on the table tomorrow" , "Great joke - terrible joke's container?" , "Beautiful woman" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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