Sting Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Sting?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Sting is TRAP. Other possible answers include SCAM, SMART, CON, bit, bite, bites, biting, bitten, among others.

Q: How many solutions are there for Sting?

We have found 48 possible answers for the crossword clue Sting.

Q: What is another word for Sting?

We list 45 synonyms related to Sting. Common alternatives include BIT, CON, GYP, BITE.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Sting?

Clues like Sting often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Guardian Quick, Evening Standard, The i Paper, The Independent, The Guardian Cryptic, among others.

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These include 4 published crossword answers plus related synonyms.

Crossword clue last updated: 13/06/2026

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Hints for “Sting”

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Hint 1: Meaning

a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung; "the sting of death"; "he felt the stinging of nettles" .

Hint 2: Synonyms

CON, BIT, GYP

Hint 3: Best answers

TRAP, SCAM, SMART

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Best answers for Sting

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SMART

All 48 answers for Sting

Sting with 3 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
CON	3
BIT	3
GYP	3

Sting with 4 letters (7)

Answer	Letters
TRAP	4
SCAM	4
BITE	4
BURN	4
CONS	4
GYPS	4
PANG	4

Sting with 5 letters (11)

Answer	Letters
SMART	5
BITES	5
BUNCO	5
BUNKO	5
BURNS	5
BURNT	5
PANGS	5

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PRICK	5
STICK	5
STUCK	5
STUNG	5

Sting with 6 letters (9)

Answer	Letters
BITING	6
BITTEN	6
BUNCOS	6
BUNKOS	6
HUSTLE	6
PRICKS	6
STICKS	6

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STINGS	6
TWINGE	6

Sting with 7 letters (6)

Answer	Letters
BURNING	7
CON GAME	7
HUSTLES	7
PRICKED	7
TWINGED	7
TWINGES	7

Sting with 8 letters (5)

Answer	Letters
FLIMFLAM	8
PRICKING	8
STICKING	8
STINGING	8
TWINGING	8

Sting with 9 letters (4)

Answer	Letters
BUNCO GAME	9
BUNKO GAME	9
FLIMFLAMS	9
STINGINGS	9

Sting with 10 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
INSECT BITE	10

Sting with 14 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
CONFIDENCE GAME	14

Sting with 15 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
CONFIDENCE TRICK	15

Synonyms for Sting

We found 45 synonyms.

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What's the best solution for Sting?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Sting is TRAP. Other possible answers include SCAM, SMART, CON, bit, bite, bites, biting, bitten, among others.

How many solutions are there for Sting?

We have found 48 possible answers for the crossword clue Sting.

How do I find a solution for Sting?

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What is another word for Sting?

We list 45 synonyms related to Sting. Common alternatives include BIT, CON, GYP, BITE.

Which crosswords feature clues like Sting?

Clues like Sting often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Guardian Quick, Evening Standard, The i Paper, The Independent, The Guardian Cryptic, among others.

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