The term 'column of boxes on a questionnaire' refers to a type of survey question that requires the respondent to select one or more options from a list of choices. The three crossword solutions for this term are NOS (3 letters), YESES (5 letters), and NOES (4 letters). NOS stands for 'none of the above, ' YESES stands for 'yes to all of the above, ' and NOES stands for 'no to all of the above.' These answers provide the respondent with an opportunity to select multiple options from the list of choices, or to indicate that none of the options apply.