No side

NAYS

Opposition votes might sound like they’re missing something directional.

The clue "No side" is a play on words where "side" refers to the letter "S" (as in "side" of a shape or object). Removing the "S" from "says" (a word meaning "utterances") leaves you with "nays," which means "no" votes or negative responses. It’s a simple deletion trick—drop the "S" from "says" to get the answer.