Words of Affirmation is a term used to describe the act of expressing love and appreciation for someone through verbal communication. The two crossword solutions, YESSES (6 letters) and IBDO (4 letters), are both words that can be used as affirmations. YESSES is an informal way of saying 'YES' or 'I agree, ' while IBDO is an acronym for 'I Believe in Doing (something).' Both words can be used to express positive feelings and support for someone.