Sting NYT Crossword Clue

We have the 3-letter answer for Sting crossword clue, last seen in the NYT Crossword October 24, 2026 puzzle. Let us help you solve the crossword clue that has you stumped so you can finish the puzzle.

Sting Crossword Answer

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SCAM
(4 letters)
SMART
(5 letters)
BITE
(4 letters)
BURN
(4 letters)
SMARTASAWHIP
(12 letters)

Helpful Hints

  • (verb)
    1. commit to memory; learn by heart
    2. deprive of by deceit
  • (noun)
    1. a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
    2. a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
  • STING (noun)
    1. a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect’s stinger into skin
    2. a mental pain or distress
  • STING (verb)
    1. deliver a sting to
    2. cause a stinging pain
  • SCAM
    (4 letters)
  • SMART
    (5 letters)
  • BITE
    (4 letters)
  • BURN
    (4 letters)
  • SMARTASAWHIP
    (12 letters)

More NYT Crossword (10/24/2026) Answers

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Sting Crossword Clue Q&A

  1. Why is CON the answer to Sting crossword clue?
    • A sting is a swindle or confidence scheme, as in the con-artist film The Sting. CON is short for confidence game.
  2. When was Sting crossword clue used most recently?
  3. What was the most recent answer for Sting crossword clue?
    • The most recent answer for the clue is CON
  4. What is the 3-letter answer for Sting crossword clue?
    • CON
  5. When has Sting crossword clue been used historically?

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