Tacit approval — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the March 12 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
NOD
3 letters
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Where this clue appears
March 12 2026
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword March 12 2026
NOD
___ off (fall asleep)
NOD
3
Head bob that means "yes"
NOD
3
Fall asleep, with "off"
NOD
3
Signal "yes" with the head
NOD
3
Agree with a head bob
NOD
3
Approve with a head gesture
NOD
3
Approving head bob
NOD
3
Silent "go" signal
NOD
3
Head bob that might indicate approval
NOD
3
Agree silently
NOD
3
Silent approval
NOD
3
"Yes," without words
NOD
3
Photo, for short
PIC
3
Gift of ___ (ability to speak well)
GAB
3
Mother, lovingly
MOM
3
___ and aah (sounds of awe)
OOH
3
Achy, like muscles after a workout
SORE
4
Pepsi rival
COKE
4
Airport safety organization: Abbr.
TSA
3
Requiring stitches, as a ripped garment
TORN
4
___ Grey tea
EARL
4
Spongy toy weapon brand
NERF
4
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