The Clue
Go-ahead cues (4 letter answer)
The Answer
NODS
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Notes
The answer NODS is seen frequently, appearing about once every 190 puzzles.
Related Clues
Acceptances
Dozes
Droops
Drowses
O.K.'s
Actions at auctions
Affirmations to pitchers
Agreeing motions
Agrees, in a way
Assents silently
Auction actions
Auction gestures
Auction signals
Dozes off
Drifts (off)
Drops (off)
"Even Homer ___"
Gestures of agreement
Gets sleepy
Gives assent
Go-aheads
Inattention indications
Indicates agreement
Indicates assent
Indications of approval
Nonverbal O.K.'s
Shows approval
Signals agreement
Signals approval
Signals silently
Signs an agreement?
Signs of approval
Silent assents
Silent O.K.'s
Silent signals
Silent votes
Gives a heady answer?
Gives a heady response?
Gives silent approval
Goes to sleep, with "off"
Lets mistakes pass
Sleeps in a sitting position
Some auction bids
Shows signs of wanting to nap
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"