Give a nudge to

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PROD means to give someone or something a nudge, often with a finger or pointed object. It is a verb in its base form.

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Definition
A person gently nudging an object with a finger.

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Across

  1. 1Season ticket holder, maybe
  2. 4Org. where you could see a Fever-Dream matchup
  3. 8Playful aquatic mammal
  4. 13The "A" of IPA
  5. 14Get well
  6. 15Male honeybee
  7. 16Unbaked batch in a mixing bowl
  8. 19Glistened
  9. 20Attempts again
  10. 22Glee club section
  11. 24"That's my bone!" sound
  12. 25Pesky flying bug
  13. 26Whisper sweet nothings
  14. 27Hostess snack cakes
  15. 30Worries
  16. 31Overly theatrical thespians
  17. 33"I'm the best cow ever!"
  18. 34No amateur
  19. 35Dining spot about which you might say "It's a total sty around here!"
  20. 40Club on a diamond?
  21. 41Sai kok cuisine
  22. 42One who converts feet into meter?
  23. 44"I can't believe it!"
  24. 47Patches up
  25. 49___ Four (The Beatles)
  26. 50Notable periods
  27. 51Small batteries
  28. 52Bizarre
  29. 54Activity at a winery
  30. 56"___ and a miss!"
  31. 58"Don't just say the first thing that comes to mind!"
  32. 62The first one was sent in 1971
  33. 63Lab order?
  34. 642016 Olympics locale
  35. 65Al ___
  36. 66Mas that baa
  37. 67Croque madame ingredient

Down

  1. 1Distant
  2. 2Chicken ___ king
  3. 3"First I'm hearing of this"
  4. 4Rushing sound
  5. 5Gas in a diner sign
  6. 6Make cupcakes, for example
  7. 7Boxer Laila
  8. 8More out-there
  9. 9Home run hitter's pace, perhaps
  10. 10Sightseers led by a guide, say
  11. 11V-8, for one
  12. 12Prepare, like leftovers
  13. 17"Fire Island" actor Margaret
  14. 18Makes a boo-boo
  15. 21Ave. crossers
  16. 22German exclamation hidden in "Didn't stand a chance"
  17. 23___ pose (resting cat's position)
  18. 24Looks up, in a way
  19. 28Exclude
  20. 29Sugar substitute?
  21. 30To and ___
  22. 32Crab who sings "Under the Sea"
  23. 34Give a nudge to
  24. 361,440 minutes
  25. 37Light brown
  26. 38"Who'd've thunk it?"
  27. 39Listen to
  28. 43"Watch this space for more info" (Abbr.)
  29. 44Badminton divider
  30. 45Delivered a speech
  31. 46Phrase written on a dirty car
  32. 47"The Gift of the ___" (O. Henry story)
  33. 48Soft-serve patterns
  34. 51Lower leg joint
  35. 53"Music for Airports" artist Brian
  36. 55Still able to win
  37. 56Worry
  38. 57"I am having so much fun on Goofy's Sky School!"
  39. 59Common article
  40. 60Short-term job
  41. 61Monopolize

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Season ticket holder, maybe — Answer: FAN. Hint: A devoted sports supporter might be one. 🏟️
  2. 4. Org. where you could see a Fever-Dream matchup — Answer: WNBA. Hint: Look to the professional women’s basketball league. 🏀
  3. 8. Playful aquatic mammal — Answer: OTTER. Hint: This lively river creature loves to frolic. 🌊
  4. 13. The "A" of IPA — Answer: ALE. Hint: It's a popular brew that's often light and refreshing! 🍻
  5. 14. Get well — Answer: HEAL. Hint: Recover from an injury or illness. ❤️‍🩹
  6. 15. Male honeybee — Answer: DRONE. Hint: In the hive, this male has no stinger. 🐝
  7. 16. Unbaked batch in a mixing bowl — Answer: RAWCOOKIEDOUGH. Hint: It is the tempting treat waiting before the oven. 🍪
  8. 19. Glistened — Answer: SHONE. Hint: Sparkled brightly in the light. ✨
  9. 20. Attempts again — Answer: RETRIES. Hint: Makes another effort after an earlier try. 🔁
  10. 22. Glee club section — Answer: ALTOS. Hint: This vocal group sings below the sopranos. 🎶
  11. 24. "That's my bone!" sound — Answer: GRR. Hint: A possessive dog might make this warning noise. 🐶
  12. 25. Pesky flying bug — Answer: GNAT. Hint: Think of a tiny buzzing nuisance. 🦟
  13. 26. Whisper sweet nothings — Answer: COO. Hint: Murmur affectionately like a contented pigeon. 💕
  14. 27. Hostess snack cakes — Answer: HOHOS. Hint: These chocolate-covered rolled treats come in a familiar package. 🍫
  15. 30. Worries — Answer: FRETS. Hint: Feels uneasy or concerned about something 😟
  16. 31. Overly theatrical thespians — Answer: HAMS. Hint: These actors love to chew the scenery. 🎭
  17. 33. "I'm the best cow ever!" — Answer: MOO. Hint: A boastful bovine might make this sound. 🐄
  18. 34. No amateur — Answer: PRO. Hint: This person is a seasoned expert, not a beginner 🏆
  19. 35. Dining spot about which you might say "It's a total sty around here!" — Answer: FEEDINGTROUGH. Hint: Picture a rustic farm animal buffet 🐷
  20. 40. Club on a diamond? — Answer: BAT. Hint: This kind of club belongs in a baseball game ⚾
  21. 41. Sai kok cuisine — Answer: LAO. Hint: Look to the Southeast Asian homeland of this sausage 🌏
  22. 42. One who converts feet into meter? — Answer: POET. Hint: This wordsmith measures poetic rhythm 📜
  23. 44. "I can't believe it!" — Answer: NOWAY. Hint: A shocked refusal might sound like this 😲
  24. 47. Patches up — Answer: MENDS. Hint: Repairs something that’s torn, damaged, or broken with care. 🛠️
  25. 49. ___ Four (The Beatles) — Answer: FAB. Hint: The Beatles were famously described this way 🎸
  26. 50. Notable periods — Answer: ERAS. Hint: Think of significant stretches of history ⏳
  27. 51. Small batteries — Answer: AAS. Hint: These power many remotes and small toys 🔋
  28. 52. Bizarre — Answer: WEIRD. Hint: Something wonderfully strange fits this description 👽
  29. 54. Activity at a winery — Answer: TASTING. Hint: Visitors sample the vintner's creations 🍷
  30. 56. "___ and a miss!" — Answer: SWING. Hint: A baseball attempt can lead to this and a miss ⚾
  31. 58. "Don't just say the first thing that comes to mind!" — Answer: THINKITTHROUGH. Hint: The advice is to consider your words carefully 🤔
  32. 62. The first one was sent in 1971 — Answer: EMAIL. Hint: This digital message predates the modern internet 📧
  33. 63. Lab order? — Answer: HEEL. Hint: A Labrador might hear this command from its owner 🐕
  34. 64. 2016 Olympics locale — Answer: RIO. Hint: This Brazilian city hosted the Summer Games 🏅
  35. 65. Al ___ — Answer: DENTE. Hint: This describes pasta with a pleasantly firm bite 🍝
  36. 66. Mas that baa — Answer: EWES. Hint: These female sheep provide the bleating 🐑
  37. 67. Croque madame ingredient — Answer: EGG. Hint: A sunny topping crowns this French sandwich 🍳

Down

  1. 1. Distant — Answer: FAR. Hint: The opposite of nearby is this 🌄
  2. 2. Chicken ___ king — Answer: ALA. Hint: This phrase often refers to a popular sandwich chain known for its poultry offerings! 🍔
  3. 3. "First I'm hearing of this" — Answer: NEWSTOME. Hint: A speaker uses this when the information is completely new to them. 📰
  4. 4. Rushing sound — Answer: WHOOSH. Hint: Think of the sound made by a fast-moving burst of air or water. 💨
  5. 5. Gas in a diner sign — Answer: NEON. Hint: This noble gas glows in many vintage restaurant signs. 💡
  6. 6. Make cupcakes, for example — Answer: BAKE. Hint: Use an oven to turn batter into treats. 🧁
  7. 7. Boxer Laila — Answer: ALI. Hint: She carried the surname of a legendary heavyweight champion. 🥊
  8. 8. More out-there — Answer: ODDER. Hint: This comparative describes something stranger or less conventional. 🛸
  9. 9. Home run hitter's pace, perhaps — Answer: TROT. Hint: After circling the bases, a slugger may take this unhurried pace. ⚾
  10. 10. Sightseers led by a guide, say — Answer: TOURGROUP. Hint: A guide and the people following them form this sightseeing unit. 🚌
  11. 11. V-8, for one — Answer: ENGINE. Hint: It powers a car with eight cylinders. 🚗
  12. 12. Prepare, like leftovers — Answer: REHEAT. Hint: Give yesterday's meal another go in the microwave or oven. ♨️
  13. 17. "Fire Island" actor Margaret — Answer: CHO. Hint: She played a memorable role in the ensemble comedy about a queer beach community. 🎬
  14. 18. Makes a boo-boo — Answer: ERRS. Hint: This means commits a mistake. 🙈
  15. 21. Ave. crossers — Answer: STS. Hint: These urban routes intersect avenues. 🚦
  16. 22. German exclamation hidden in "Didn't stand a chance" — Answer: ACH. Hint: It's a brief German cry of surprise or dismay. 😮
  17. 23. ___ pose (resting cat's position) — Answer: LOAF. Hint: A resting feline may curl into this bread-like position. 🐈
  18. 24. Looks up, in a way — Answer: GOOGLES. Hint: Uses a search engine to find information. 🔎
  19. 28. Exclude — Answer: OMIT. Hint: Leave something or someone out. 🚫
  20. 29. Sugar substitute? — Answer: HON. Hint: A term of endearment that could sweeten conversation. 🍯
  21. 30. To and ___ — Answer: FRO. Hint: The familiar phrase describes movement back and forth. ↔️
  22. 32. Crab who sings "Under the Sea" — Answer: SEBASTIAN. Hint: This animated crustacean serves as Ariel's musical mentor. 🦀
  23. 34. Give a nudge to — Answer: PROD. Hint: Urge someone with a gentle poke. 👉
  24. 36. 1,440 minutes — Answer: DAY. Hint: This is the standard length of one complete cycle from sunrise to sunrise. ☀️
  25. 37. Light brown — Answer: TAN. Hint: This earthy shade sits between beige and golden brown 🟤
  26. 38. "Who'd've thunk it?" — Answer: GOFIGURE. Hint: This phrase expresses amused surprise at an unexpected result. 🤷
  27. 39. Listen to — Answer: HEAR. Hint: Use this verb when taking in sound with your ears. 👂
  28. 43. "Watch this space for more info" (Abbr.) — Answer: TBD. Hint: This shorthand signals that the details have not been decided yet. ⏳
  29. 44. Badminton divider — Answer: NET. Hint: The shuttlecock must clear this barrier between players. 🏸
  30. 45. Delivered a speech — Answer: ORATED. Hint: A formal address was given aloud. 🎤
  31. 46. Phrase written on a dirty car — Answer: WASHME. Hint: This playful message asks someone to clean the vehicle. 🚗
  32. 47. "The Gift of the ___" (O. Henry story) — Answer: MAGI. Hint: The title refers to the wise visitors associated with a famous Christmas story. 🎁
  33. 48. Soft-serve patterns — Answer: SWIRLS. Hint: Think of the curving ridges formed as dessert is dispensed. 🍦
  34. 51. Lower leg joint — Answer: ANKLE. Hint: This joint connects the foot to the lower leg. 🦶
  35. 53. "Music for Airports" artist Brian — Answer: ENO. Hint: This influential ambient musician created the album named in the clue. 🎶
  36. 55. Still able to win — Answer: INIT. Hint: The competitor has not been eliminated and remains in contention. 🏆
  37. 56. Worry — Answer: STEW. Hint: As a verb, this means to fret over something. 😟
  38. 57. "I am having so much fun on Goofy's Sky School!" — Answer: WHEE. Hint: This gleeful exclamation suits an exciting amusement-park ride. 🎢
  39. 59. Common article — Answer: THE. Hint: You’ll often place this little word before something already known. ✨
  40. 60. Short-term job — Answer: GIG. Hint: A brief paid engagement, especially for a performer, fits here. 💼
  41. 61. Monopolize — Answer: HOG. Hint: When you take more than your fair share of something, you might be said to do this! 🐷

The answer to “Give a nudge to” in the USA Today crossword is PROD — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on August 28, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 34-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Give a nudge to” answer

PROD (4 letters)

Reveal the solution one letter at a time with the tiles above if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Just want it outright? The answer is PROD.

What does PROD mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of PROD is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(verb)

  • poke with a finger, foot, or pointed object

When else has “Give a nudge to” appeared?

USA Today reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

August 28, 2026 (most recent) → PROD. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Give a nudge to”?

The answer is PROD, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on August 28, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Give a nudge to”?

4 letters: PROD.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the USA Today crossword on August 28, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 34-Down.

Can “Give a nudge to” have a different answer?

Yes — USA Today sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's USA Today answers?

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