elbowed (6)

I think it could be either:

nudged

bumped

'elbowed' is the definition.
('nudge' can be a synonym of 'elbow')

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for nudged that I've seen before include "Poked in ribs with elbow" , "Poked in the ribs to get attention" , "Poked; reminded" , "Poked with elbow to attract attention" , "Poked gently with elbow" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror and the Evening Standard.

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