CATCH IN A STING is a phrase that describes the act of trapping someone or something. The term can be broken down into three crossword solutions: TRAP (4 letters), ENTRAP (6 letters), and NAB (3 letters). TRAP is an action that involves setting up a device or situation to capture someone or something. ENTRAP is a more specific form of trapping, which involves using deception or trickery to capture someone or something. Lastly, NAB is a slang term for capturing someone or something, usually by surprise.