What does the cryptic crossword clue "Joke finished, laugh (5,2)" mean?

The definition is "laugh". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CRACK (synonym="Joke") + UP (abbreviation="finished,") = CRACK UP; definition: "laugh" The answer is Crack up.

Joke finished, laugh (5,2)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3013 | 8 Across | 2019-07-21 flower

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