Answer: nudged

AnswerCrossword Clue
NUDGED

Gave a gentle prod

NUDGED

Gave an elbow

NUDGED

Prodded a bit

NUDGED
Elbowed.
NUDGED
Jogged
NUDGEDGently poked
NUDGEDProdded gently
NUDGEDGently elbowed
NUDGEDElbowed
NUDGEDEncouraged physically
NUDGEDHelped along
NUDGEDPhysically prompted
NUDGEDGently jabbed