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Smart pop star (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)

'pop star' is the second definition.
(front-man of The Police)

(Other definitions for sting that I've seen before include "Hurt; smart" , "Bee/wasp wound" , "Sharp tingling pain" , "Painful wound - confidence trick" , "Undercover operation; wound" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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