Stinging creature in house, close to firescreen Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SCORPION Stinging creature in house, close to firescreen (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 1, 2021
5% OUCH "That stings!" (4)
5% SMART Sting (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 30, 2026
5% WASP That stings! (4) Universal Apr 21, 2026
5% SMARTS Stings (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 14, 2026
4% NETTLES Stinging plants (7) The Telegraph Quick May 27, 2026
4% CIGAR "Close, but no ____" (5) The Telegraph Plusword May 27, 2026
4% NEAR Close to (4) Commuter May 27, 2026
4% TRAP Sting operation (4) Thomas Joseph May 23, 2026
4% EELS Twisty creatures (4) Wall Street Journal May 23, 2026

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