The term 'Stick with a Kick' can be solved by the crossword solutions of 'DYNAMITE' (8 letters) and 'TNT' (3 letters). DYNAMITE is an explosive material composed of nitroglycerin, sorbents (such as powdered shells or clay) and stabilizers. It was invented by Alfred Nobel in 1867 and is still used today in mining, construction and demolition. TNT, or trinitrotoluene, is a yellow-colored solid that is used as an explosive. It is also used in military applications, such as artillery shells, and is one of the most commonly used explosives in the world.