Prod
Crossword Clue and Answers

Crossword Answers

3 letters

EGG
Animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds

JAB
A quick short straight punch

DIG
The act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow; "she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs"

JOG
A slow pace of running

4 letters

DROP
The act of dropping something; "they expected the drop would be successful"

PUSH
An effort to advance; "the army made a push toward the sea"

STAB
Informal words for any attempt or effort; "he gave it his best shot"; "he took a stab at forecasting"

POKE
(boxing) a blow with the fist; "I gave him a clout on his nose"

URGE
A strong restless desire; "why this urge to travel?"

GOAD
A pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion

SPUR
A sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward; "cowboys know not to squat with their spurs on"

5 letters

EGGON
Urge on; cause to act; "The other children egged the boy on, but he did not want to throw the stone through the window"

EGGON

NUDGE
A slight push or shake

ELBOW
A sharp bend in a road or river

POKER
Any of various card games in which players bet that they hold the highest-ranking hand

IMPEL
Cause to move forward with force; "Steam propels this ship"

6 letters

URGING
The act of earnestly supporting or encouraging

NEEDLE
A slender pointer for indicating the reading on the scale of a measuring instrument

CAJOLE
Influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering; "He palavered her into going along"

POKEAT
To push against gently; "She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant"

INCITE
Provoke or stir up; "incite a riot"; "set off great unrest among the people"

URGEON
Spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts; "The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers"

7 letters

GOADING
A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"

PROVOKE
Annoy continually or chronically; "He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked"; "This man harasses his female co-workers"

8 letters

STIMULUS
Any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action

MOTIVATE
Give an incentive for action; "This moved me to sacrifice my career"

PRODDING
A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"

SPURRING
A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"