Motivator, of a sort Crossword Clue

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Motivator, of a sort Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. someone who nudges; someone who gives a gentle push

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

MOTIVATOR (noun)
1. a positive motivational influence
SORT (noun)
1. an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion
2. a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
SORT (verb)
1. arrange or order by classes or categories
2. examine in order to test suitability

Hint 3: Anagram

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

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