Answer: nudged

AnswerCrossword Clue
NUDGEDGave a gentle prod
NUDGEDGave an elbow
NUDGEDProdded a bit
NUDGEDElbowed.
NUDGEDJogged
NUDGEDGently poked
NUDGEDProdded gently
NUDGEDGently elbowed
NUDGEDElbowed
NUDGEDEncouraged physically
NUDGEDHelped along
NUDGEDPhysically prompted
NUDGEDGently jabbed
nudgedto push slightly
nudgedNUDGE, to poke gently
nudgedslight push