Actions at auctions (4 letters)

{ Answer }

NODS

{ Related Clues }

Acceptances
Approvals
Dozes
Drowses
O.K.'s
Slips
Affirmative motions
Agrees nonverbally
Agrees, in a way
Appears to agree
Assents silently
Auction actions
Auction gestures
Auction signals
Dozes off
Drifts (off)
Drifts off
Drops off
Gestures of agreement
Gives assent
Go-aheads
Inattention indications
Indicates agreement
Indications of approval
Moves a head?
Nonverbal O.K.'s
Shows approval
Signals agreement
Signals approval
Signals silently
Signs of approval
Signs of assent
Silent O.K.'s
Silent signals
Gives a heady answer?
Gives a silent O.K.
Go-ahead cues
Some auction bids
" . . . even good old Homer ___"
Shows signs of wanting to nap

{ Tags }

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{ Notes }

The answer NODS is seen frequently, appearing about once every 190 puzzles.

{ 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"