What does the cryptic crossword clue "Traveller catches cold? That's funny! (5)" mean?

The definition is "funny!". The wordplay uses charade, container. FARE (synonym of "Traveller") + C (synonym of "cold?") [container: "catches"]; definition: "funny!" The answer is FARCE.

Traveller catches cold? That's funny! (5)

Guardian Cryptic #27658 | 25 Down | 2018-11-05 flower

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