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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
NODDING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
NODDING
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "NODDING" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Having branches or flower heads that bend downward verb
- • To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.
- • To briefly incline the head downwards as a cursory greeting.
- • To sway, move up and down.
- • To gradually fall asleep.
- • To signify by a nod.
- • To make a mistake by being temporarily inattentive or tired
- • To head; to strike the ball with one's head.
- • To allude to something.
- • To fall asleep while under the influence of opiates. noun
- • The act by which one nods. adjective
- • Having the flower facing downwards.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She sat in the corner, silently nodding her head."
- • "The nodding flowers were swaying in the breeze."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic12 Nov 2001 | Down 20 | |
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6 | Someone who nods their head in approval | |
7 | The act of getting back on a ship or airplane after getting off briefly |
