The Clue
Exhortation (6 letter answer)
The Answer
URGING
Tags
Notes
The answer URGING is so rare that it appears less than once every 2900 puzzles.
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Definition
URGING as a noun:
1. (goad, goading, prod, prodding, urging, spur, spurring) = a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
2. the act of earnestly supporting or encouraging
3. (importunity, urgency, urging) = insistent solicitation and entreaty; "his importunity left me no alternative but to agree"
URGE as a verb:
1. (urge, urge on, press, exhort) = force or impel in an indicated direction; "I urged him to finish his studies"
2. (recommend, urge, advocate) = push for something; "The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day"
3. (cheer, inspire, urge, barrack, urge on, exhort, pep up) = urge on or encourage especially by shouts; "The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers"