Staple of slapstick comedy Crossword Clue

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SLAPSTICK (noun)
1. a boisterous comedy with chases and collisions and practical jokes
2. acoustic device consisting of two paddles hinged together; used by an actor to make a loud noise without inflicting injury when striking someone
SLAPSTICK (adjective)
1. characterized by horseplay and physical action
COMEDY (noun)
1. a comic incident or series of incidents
2. light and humorous drama with a happy ending

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