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Scorpion's attack (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sting

(Other definitions for sting that I've seen before include "piece of deception" , "Goad" , "Tingle sharply" , "Wound from wasp" , "Smart - swindle" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.
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