The term STINGS refers to a variety of activities that involve deception or fraud. The crossword solutions for this term include SCAMS (5 letters), SETUPS (6 letters), SOAKS (5 letters), SMARTS (6 letters), TINGLES (7 letters), CONGAMES (8 letters), and ENTRAPMENTS (11 letters). SCAMS are fraudulent schemes designed to deceive people into giving up money or other valuables. SETUPS are plans or arrangements made in advance, often with the intention of deceiving someone. SOAKS are attempts to get money from someone by taking advantage of their generosity or naivety. SMARTS are clever or cunning tricks used to deceive someone. TINGLES are feelings of excitement or anticipation. CONGAMES are games of chance that involve cheating or deception. ENTRAPMENTS are traps or snares set to catch someone in a criminal act.