The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word EGGED
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More clues leading to the result EGGED
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The straight part
We know that "Goaded" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case goaded = egged.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does EGGED mean?
EGGED verb- To throw eggs at.
- To dip in or coat with beaten egg.
- To distort a circular cross-section (as in a tube) to an elliptical or oval shape, either inadvertently or intentionally.
- To encourage, incite.