Antic
Antic noun - A playful or mischievous act intended as a joke.
Usage example: we'll have no more of your antics, so just settle down
Play
Play noun - Activity engaged in to amuse oneself.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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One Courtroom Antic later, and Moist sees the only truly smart move to play is to come clean and confess to his past crimes.
Source: Discworld / Making Money
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