The Clue
Goad (4 letter answer)
The Answer
PROD
Tags
Notes
The answer PROD is seen frequently, appearing about once every 160 puzzles.
Related Clues
Elbow, maybe
Egg on
Elbow
Exhort
Incite
Jab
Jostle
Motivate
Nudge
Poke
Poke at
Spur
Spur on
Stimulus
Urge
Urge on
Cattle encourager
Cattleman's device
Cattleman's gear
Cowherd's aid
Cowherd's tool
Driver on a ranch
Driving tool
Give a pointer to?
Impel to action
Stick with a stick
Nags do it
It may give a shock on a ranch
Definition
PROD 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. (prod, goad) = a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
PROD as a verb:
1. (nudge, poke at, prod) = to push against gently; "She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant"
2. (prod, incite, egg on) = urge on; cause to act; "They other children egged the boy on, but he did not want to throw the stone through the window"
3. (jab, prod, stab, poke, dig) = poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs"