elbowed (6)
'elbowed' is the definition.
('nudge' can be a synonym of 'elbow')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for nudged that I've seen before include "Poked in ribs with elbow" , "Poked in the ribs to get attention" , "Poked; reminded" , "Poked with elbow to attract attention" , "Poked gently with elbow" .)
(Another definition for bumped that I've seen is " Knocked, ran into".)
(Other definitions for bent that I've seen before include "Angled; grass" , "Criminal - aptitude" , "Dishonest - inclination" , "Propensity, preference" , "Crooked; grass" .)