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Shows approval although almost asleep (4)

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nods

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'shows approval' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for nods that I've seen before include "Is careless" , "Affirmative gestures" , "Indicates assent" , "Inclines head" , "gestures in agreement" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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