Spiky boot attachment (4)

I believe the answer is:

spur

(Other definitions for spur that I've seen before include "Goad as for use by horse-rider" , "Egg on or goad as horseman might" , "Spike on a horse-rider's boot" , "offer encouragement" , "branch road" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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