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Dig ground initially bare? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nudge

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(Other definitions for nudge that I've seen before include "Jostle" , "Gentle poke with elbow" , "Prod gently with elbow" , "Gentle prod" , "Jogger" .)

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