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Smart operation involving deception (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sting

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'smart' is the first definition.
(both can mean to burn or hurt)

'operation involving deception' is the second definition.
(eg a police sting)

(Other definitions for sting that I've seen before include "Goad" , "Bee's weapon" , "Entrapment operation; sharp pain" , "Con: leader singer of Police" , "Pole from Glasgow" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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