Answer: prodded

AnswerCrossword Clue
PRODDEDGot going
PRODDEDGave a pointer to?
PRODDEDEncouraged
PRODDEDMoved along
PRODDEDUrged on
PRODDEDFORESTALLED, FORMERLY
PRODDEDGave the goad-ahead?
PRODDEDImpelled
proddedStimulate or persuade (someone who is reluctant or slow) to do something
proddedPoke (someone) with a finger, foot, or pointed object
proddedPROD, to jab (to poke sharply)