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The Sting shot with special tension (9) Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue The Sting shot with special tension (9) last seen in Guardian Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is TIGHTNESS.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | TIGHTNESS The Sting shot with special tension (9) | (9) | The Guardian Cryptic | Oct 3, 2025 |
| 6% | NETTLE Stinging plant | (6) | New York Times | Nov 10, 2025 |
| 6% | WASP Stinging insect | (4) | Commuter | Nov 6, 2025 |
| 6% | STRESS Emphasise tension (6) | (6) | Mirror Cryptic | Nov 2, 2025 |
| 6% | NETTLES Stinging plants | (7) | New York Times | Oct 26, 2025 |
| 6% | SMARTS Stings | (6) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 5% | TREATS Special delights | (6) | Newsday | Nov 13, 2025 |
| 5% | WASPS Stinging insects (5) | (5) | Mirror Classic | Nov 12, 2025 |
| 5% | INJECT Give a shot | (6) | Wall Street Journal | Nov 12, 2025 |
| 5% | GUESTOFHONOUR Special invitee | (13) | The Times Concise | Nov 11, 2025 |
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