This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 (35 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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NOD as a word: (ambitransitive) To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement; (ambitransitive) To briefly incline the head downwards as a cursory greeting.
NOD has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 2, 2025.
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