Nod and Solution

Nod

Nod noun - The act of nodding the head.

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Solution and nod are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Solution" instead a noun "Nod".

Nearby Words: nodded, nodding

Solution noun - Something attained by mental effort and especially by computation.

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Nod and solution are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Nod" instead a noun "Solution".

Nearby Words: solve, soluble, solubility, solute

good	good nod	good solution
best	best nod	best solution
similar	similar nod	similar solution
specific	specific nod	specific solution
Other adjectives: original, likely, obvious, simple, brilliant, real, quick, potential, clever, interesting, possible, realistic.

Given the obstinacy of the average player, the best solution is often for the GM to nod and congratulate the players for figuring it out.

Source: Quicksand Box
A variant has the mathematician look at the fire, look at a bucket of water, then say with a satisfied nod, "A solution exists," and return to work.

Source: Mathematician's Answer

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