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| 99% | 3 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • a sign of assent or salutation or command • the act of nodding the head verb • express or signify by nodding • lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation • let the head fall forward through drowsiness • sway gently back and forth, as in a nodding motion • be almost asleep | ||||
| 34% | 4 | When repeated, a subtle (or sometimes not-so-subtle) comment | ||
noun • an indirect suggestion • a slight indication • a slight but appreciable amount • a just detectable amount • an indication of potential opportunity verb • drop a hint; intimate by a hint | ||||
| 20% | 9 | Acknowledgment | ||
noun • the act of admitting someone to enter • an acknowledgment of the truth of something • the fee charged for admission • the right to enter | ||||
Subtle Acknowledgment
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NOD which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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NOD
Updated: August 25, 2025
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