Charlotte hoopster

I believe the answer is:

hornet

(Other definitions for hornet that I've seen before include "Small flier" , "Run through" , "Stingy type" , "Large wasp with vicious sting" , "Troublesome nester" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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