The term 'ACTION AFFIRMATIVE' can be broken down into four crossword solutions: YES (3 letters), QUOTA (5 letters), NOD (3 letters), and MICHIGAN (8 letters). YES is an affirmative answer, usually used to indicate agreement or acceptance. QUOTA is a predetermined number or limit of something that is allowed. NOD is a gesture of agreement or understanding, often done by nodding one's head. Finally, MICHIGAN is a state in the Midwestern United States, bordered by four of the five Great Lakes. Together, these four words form the phrase 'action affirmative, ' which is a phrase used to indicate agreement or acceptance of a plan of action.