Pointed implement used as a goad (4)

I believe the answer is:

prod

(Other definitions for prod that I've seen before include "Poke - remind" , "Dig" , "Provide stimulation" , "Goad, stimulate into action" , "Poke, stimulate into action" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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