How many letters does the top answer for “a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter” have?

The most common answer is gag (3 letters).

Crossword clue: a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

4 answers found in Letterora's clue database (Wikidata facts, Open Trivia DB, WordNet and Webster definitions — all licensed sources).

gag 3 letters wn-def

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

jape 4 letters wn-def

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

jest 4 letters wn-def

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

joke 4 letters wn-def

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter