Con games (5)
'con games' is the definition.
('sting' can be a synonym of 'con game')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for stings that I've seen before include "Confidence tricks by the bee?" , "Confidence tricks, swindles" , "Hurts like bee or wasp" , "Sharp bodily pains" , "Insect bites" .)
'con games' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for scams that I've seen before include "Frauds (sl.)" , "Fraudulent business schemes" , "fraudulent activities" .)