Bonkers

ZANY

Think of a word that describes someone acting wildly silly or eccentric, like a comedian with over-the-top antics.

"Bonkers" is a slang term meaning crazy or wild, which directly hints at the answer "zany"—another word for absurd or comically eccentric. The clue plays on synonyms, so if you think of words that mean the same as "bonkers," "zany" fits perfectly. It’s a straightforward definition clue with no hidden wordplay or tricks.