What a nod may mean is a phrase that can be interpreted in two ways. The first interpretation is a literal one, where a nod is a gesture of agreement or approval. The second interpretation is figurative, where a nod is an acknowledgement or recognition of something. The crossword solutions for this phrase are YES (3 letters) and CONSENT (7 letters). YES is a simple affirmative answer to a question or request, while CONSENT is an agreement to do something or allow something to happen.