Gently sting, as with cold Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NIPAT Gently sting, as with cold (5) New York Times Apr 6, 2021
7% BUMBLEBEE Insect that stings (9) New York Times Nov 17, 2025
7% PATTED Gently touched (6) Commuter Nov 14, 2025
7% NETTLE Stinging plant (6) New York Times Nov 10, 2025
7% WASP Stinging insect (4) Commuter Nov 6, 2025
7% RIBS Gently teases (4) USA Today Nov 1, 2025
7% TOSSED Gently threw (6) Commuter Oct 30, 2025
7% RUB Massage gently (3)
7% NETTLES Stinging plants (7) New York Times Oct 26, 2025
7% SMARTS Stings (6) Wall Street Journal Oct 16, 2025

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