The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SCREWED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Wound/stung" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wound/stung = screwed.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does SCREWED mean?
SCREWED verb- To connect or assemble pieces using a screw.
- To have sexual intercourse with.
- To cheat someone or ruin their chances in a game or other situation.
- To practice extortion upon; to oppress by unreasonable or extortionate exactions; to put the screws on.
- To contort.
- To miskick (a ball) by hitting it with the wrong part of the foot.
- To screw back.
- To examine (a student) rigidly; to subject to a severe examination.
- Fucked, beset with unfortunate circumstances that seem difficult or impossible to overcome; in imminent danger.
- Intoxicated.