Smart fleece (5)

I believe the answer is:

sting

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(Other definitions for sting that I've seen before include "(Bee) wound" , "Sharp tingling pain" , "Undercover operation; wound" , "18, sharp pain" , "Bee's weapon" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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