The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word GOOSED , but the solution may also be GOADED which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in New York Times).
Spurred into action crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| GOOSED | 50 % | 6 |
| GOADED | 50 % | 6 |
Why may GOADED be the right solution?
The word "goaded" means to provoke or stimulate someone to take action, which matches the definition of "spurred into action."
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Crossword Answer definitions
GOOSED verb- To sharply poke or pinch someone's buttocks. Derived from a goose's inclination to bite at a retreating intruder's hindquarters.
- To stimulate, to spur.
- To gently accelerate an automobile or machine, or give repeated small taps on the accelerator.
- (UK slang) Of private-hire taxi drivers, to pick up a passenger who has not pre-booked a cab. This is unauthorised under UK licensing conditions.
- To hiss (a performer) off the stage.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result GOOSED
- Spurred into action
- Spurred
- Poked the rear of
- Pinched the cheek of
- Spurred on
- Gave an unwelcome poke
- Gave a boost