The Clue
Prick with a stick (4 letter answer)
The Answer
PROD
Tags
Notes
The answer PROD is seen frequently, appearing about once every 160 puzzles.
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Encourage
Goad
Incite
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Jostle
Nudge
Poke
Poke at
Push
Spur
Stimulus
Stir
Urge
Urge on
Cattle encourager
Cattleman's device
Cattleman's gear
Cow poke?
Cowherd's aid
Cowherd's tool
Driver on a ranch
Driving tool
Get going
Give a pointer to?
Nudge forward
Pointed implement
Stick with a stick
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Cattleman's steer mover
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"