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noun • a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung • a mental pain or distress • a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin • a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property • operation designed to catch a person committing a criminal act verb • cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort • deliver a sting to • saddle with something disagreeable or disadvantageous • cause a stinging pain • cause an emotional pain, as if by stinging | ||||||||
| 32% | 11 | Comedian who said: 'Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle.' | ||||||
noun • United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996) | ||||||||
| 29% | 12 | Contrary or contrary-minded | ||||||
adjective • not to your liking adjective satellite • unpleasant to interact with • not agreeing with your tastes or expectations | ||||||||
Fraud Its Contrary And No Good Crossword Clue
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STING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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STING
Updated: October 14, 2023
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