Fun solve, reportedly? Crossword Clue

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Fun solve, reportedly? Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

FUN (noun)
1. activities that are enjoyable or amusing
2. a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement
SOLVE (verb)
1. find the solution
2. settle, as of a debt

Hint 2: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
CIRCA

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