Pushes forward is an action that can be expressed in many different ways. The crossword solutions for this term are spurs (5 letters), IMPELS (6 letters), propels (7 letters), urges (5 letters), and PRODS (5 letters). Spurs, IMPELS, and propels all mean to move something forward with force, while urges and PRODS mean to encourage or motivate someone to do something. All of these words describe the same action of pushing forward.