The term 'sting' can be defined as a cleverly planned and executed operation to catch someone in the act of committing a crime. The crossword solutions for this term include 'PRICK' (5 letters), which means to make a small hole or puncture; 'WOUND' (5 letters), which means to injure or cause pain; 'PRICKLE' (7 letters), which means to cause a tingling or prickling sensation; 'BILK' (4 letters), which means to cheat or defraud; 'STIMULUS' (8 letters), which means something that incites or motivates; 'HURT' (4 letters), which means to cause physical or emotional pain; 'BURN' (4 letters), which means to cause injury or pain; 'GOAD' (4 letters), which means to urge or provoke; 'FBI' (3 letters), which stands for Federal Bureau of Investigation; 'CON' (3 letters), which means to swindle or deceive; 'ZAP' (3 letters), which means to strike suddenly and with force; 'BITE' (4 letters), which means to cut into or WOUND with the teeth; 'SCAM' (4 letters), which means a fraudulent scheme; 'TRAP' (4 letters), which means to catch or ensnare; 'SMART' (5 letters), which means to cause a sharp stinging pain; and 'conjob' (6 letters), which is a slang term for a CON or SCAM. All of these words are related to the term 'sting' in some way, either by describing the act of catching someone in the act of committing a crime or by describing the pain or discomfort associated with it.