Its stroke is "as a lover's pinch, which hurts, and is desired," per Cleopatra Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, February 1, 2009 · 21-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, February 1, 2009.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 1, 2009 · 21-Down · 5 letters
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