Crossword Genius

No daughter gives assent (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nod

'assent' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'no daughter' is the wordplay.
'daughter' becomes 'd' (genealogical abbreviation).
'no'+'d'='NOD'

'gives' is the link.

(Other definitions for nod that I've seen before include "Indicate assent or recognition" , "Doze" , "Signify consent" , "Where Cain went to" , "Acknowledge by gesture" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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