Gave the nod (6)

I believe the answer is:

okayed

(Other definitions for okayed that I've seen before include "Given the go-ahead" , "Informally approved and agreed" , "Allowed" , "given thumbs up" , "Sanctioned" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate.

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