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| 2 | 18% | 4 | Pointed encouragement | |
| 3 | 18% | 3 | Cry of encouragement | |
Prompt Encouragement Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 153 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SPUR which was last seen in the The Guardian Quiptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SPUR
Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SPUR" which means:
- noun
- • A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
- • Any sharply pointed projection
- • Tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
- • A sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward
- • A railway line connected to a trunk line verb
- • Incite or stimulate
- • Give heart or courage to
- • Strike with a spur
- • Goad with spurs
- • Equip with spurs
An example sentence would be:
- • "He used the spur to urge his horse to go faster."
- • "The hiker used the spurs on his boots to climb up the steep mountain."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Quiptic18 Dec 2000 | Down 24 | |
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