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Incentivise, stimulate (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

goad

(Other definitions for goad that I've seen before include "Spur, urge on" , "Cattle-driving spike" , "Incite to action" , "Act as stimulus - with pointed stick?" , "Prompt" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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