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“Head-moving approval”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Head-moving approval”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, February 25, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter N
Last letter D
N ? D

A 3-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

N O D

The answer to “Head-moving approval” is NOD

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Feb 25, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 1 33% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter N starts with

The clue “Head-moving approval” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is NOD — a 3-letter word that begins with N and ends with D.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

Other clues with the answer NOD

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Frequently asked questions about “Head-moving approval”

What is the answer to “Head-moving approval” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is NOD — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Head-moving approval”?

The answer NOD contains 3 letters.

Was “Head-moving approval” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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