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Horse goad (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spur

(Other definitions for spur that I've seen before include "'Urge, goad (4)'" , "Goad as for use by horse-rider" , "Impetus" , "Spike on a horse-rider's boot" , "offer encouragement" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.
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