The Clue
Sleeps in a sitting position (4 letter answer)
The Answer
NODS
Tags
Notes
The answer NODS is seen frequently, appearing about once every 190 puzzles.
Related Clues
Approvals
Dozes
Drowses
O.K.'s
Slips
Actions at auctions
Affirmations to pitchers
Agrees nonverbally
Assents silently
Auction actions
Auction gestures
Auction signals
Dozes off
Drifts (off)
Drifts off
Drops (off)
Drops off
"Even Homer ___"
Gestures of agreement
Gives assent
Go-aheads
Indicates agreement
Indications of approval
Loses concentration
Moves a head?
Nonverbal O.K.'s
Signals agreement
Signals approval
Signals assent
Signals at Sotheby's
Signs an agreement?
Signs of approval
Signs of assent
Silent assents
Silent O.K.'s
Silent signals
Silent votes
Gives a heady answer?
Gives a silent O.K.
Goes to sleep, with "off"
Lets mistakes pass
Some auction bids
" . . . even good old Homer ___"
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"