"Hold on … you're not joking?" Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

JOKING (adjective)
1. characterized by jokes and good humor
HOLD (verb)
1. be capable of holding or containing
2. be pertinent or relevant or applicable
HOLD (noun)
1. a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
2. time during which some action is awaited

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33. Seriously vexes

34. Consume all of at once, as a Netflix series

35. Dole out

36. Make a mistake

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38. Pizza Margherita herb

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