How many letters does the top answer for “another word for spur” have?

The most common answer is goading (7 letters).

Crossword clue: another word for spur

3 answers found in Letterora's clue database (Wikidata facts, Open Trivia DB, WordNet and Webster definitions — all licensed sources).

goading 7 letters gen-syn

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

prodding 8 letters gen-syn

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

spurring 8 letters gen-syn

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

another word for about 50% similar → approximately, roughly, some

another word for terms 50% similar → footing

another word for under 50% similar → nether

another word for word 50% similar → phrase