The Clue
Actions at auctions (4 letter answer)
The Answer
NODS
Tags
Notes
The answer NODS is seen frequently, appearing about once every 190 puzzles.
Related Clues
Approvals
Dozes
Droops
O.K.'s
Slips
Agrees, in a way
Appears to agree
Auction gestures
Gestures of agreement
Gets sleepy
Go-aheads
Inattention indications
Indicates agreement
Moves a head?
Nonverbal O.K.'s
Signals approval
Signs an agreement?
Signs of approval
Silent assents
Silent O.K.'s
Silent signals
Gives a heady answer?
Gives a heady response?
Gives silent approval
Definition
NOD as a noun:
1. a sign of assent or salutation or command
2. the act of nodding the head
NOD as a verb:
1. express or signify by nodding; "He nodded his approval"
2. lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation; "The teacher nodded when the student gave the right answer"
3. let the head fall forward through drowsiness; "The old man was nodding in his chair"
4. sway gently back and forth, as is in a nodding motion; "the flowers were nodding in the breeze"
5. be almost asleep; "The old man sat nodding by the fireplace"