Incentive Crossword Clue

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Incentive Crossword Answer

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STIMULUS

(8 letters)

GOAD

(4 letters)

COMEON

(6 letters)

MOTIVE

(6 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. give heart or courage to
2. equip with spurs
(noun)
1. a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
2. a sharp prod fixed to a rider’s heel and used to urge a horse onward

Hint 2: Clue Definition

INCENTIVE (noun)
1. an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output
2. a positive motivational influence

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

STIMULUS
(8 letters)
GOAD
(4 letters)
COMEON
(6 letters)
MOTIVE
(6 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
PURS

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Down

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