What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hard currency area? One has to laugh (5)" mean?

The definition is "One has to laugh". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). H (synonym of "Hard") + YEN (synonym of "currency") + A (synonym of "area?"); definition: "One has to laugh" The answer is HYENA.

Hard currency area? One has to laugh (5)

Times Cryptic #29150 | 27 Across | 2025-02-11 flower

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