The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word NODDED
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What does NODDED mean?
NODDED 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.