"Clever puns" refers to humorous play on words that use multiple meanings or similar sounds to create a witty and often unexpected joke. Full definition
And if you've put some kind of, like, you know, really clever pun or something, they're not going to find you. (thecreativepenn.com)
They pack - in dozens of clever puns and references (many coming from game commentators Brian and Bryan during the big match). (lights-camera-jackson.com)
Standing proud before the assemblage was a life - sized cardboard Justin (shown) wearing a hard hat bearing the same awfully clever pun... (insightalberta.ca)