Sting (5) Crossword Clue Answers on August 07, 2024
Discover the answer to the crossword clue Sting (5) on August 07, 2024
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Updated Aug 07, 2024
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Sting (5) Crossword Clue
Let’s find the answers to Sting (5) for the August 07, 2024 edition of the crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 5 letters. Start with P and end with E, and the possible solutions are PAINE, PANNE, PIQUE.
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Answer
The answer to the clue, Sting (5) is PIQUE.
Explanation
The answer to the Sting (5) is PIQUE.
The clue "Sting" leads to the answer "PIQUE." In this context, "pique" can be used as a noun meaning a feeling of irritation or resentment, which is a metaphorical form of "sting" or "hurt."
The term "pique" captures the essence of emotional sting, where someone's feelings are hurt or provoked. This subtle connection between the emotional impact of a "sting" and the irritation implied by "pique" makes it a fitting answer to the clue.
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