Casual nod? Crossword Clue

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Casual nod? Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

CASUAL (adjective)
1. hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
2. characterized by a feeling of irresponsibility
NOD (noun)
1. a sign of assent or salutation or command
2. the act of nodding the head
NOD (verb)
1. be almost asleep
2. express or signify by nodding

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