Prodded along is a phrase that means to urge someone to continue doing something. It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as encouraging someone to keep working on a project or to keep going in a difficult situation. The crossword solution for this term is 'POKED, ' which is a verb that means to prod or push with a pointed object. This can be done physically or metaphorically, and it is often used to encourage someone to keep going.