Gave the go-ahead' is an expression used to indicate that someone has given permission or approval for something to happen. The crossword solutions for this term are OKD (3 letters), ASSENTED (8 letters), OKED (4 letters), SAIDSO (6 letters), CLEARED (7 letters), and SAIDYES (7 letters). All of these words can be used to describe the act of giving the go-ahead, with OKD and OKED being the most common abbreviations. ASSENTED and SAIDSO imply agreement, while CLEARED and SAIDYES suggest a more positive response.