The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word WAGS
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What does WAGS mean?
WAGS noun- An oscillating movement.
- A witty person.
- To swing from side to side, such as of an animal's tail, or someone's head, to express disagreement or disbelief.
- To play truant from school.
- To be in action or motion; to move; progress.
- To go; to depart.