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Sharp sting (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

smart

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'sharp' is the first definition.
(similar in meaning)

'sting' is the second definition.
(I know that sting is a kind of smart)

(Other definitions for smart that I've seen before include "well-kept" , "Clever, ingenious" , "Sting - witty" , "Trim - sting" , "Chic - hurt" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Hindu.
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