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Attack, as a bee might (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sting

(Other definitions for sting that I've seen before include "(Bee) wound" , "Entrapment operation; sharp pain" , "Smart - swindle" , "The pain caused by bee or nettle" , "Hurt; smart" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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