Dozes (off)

NODS

Think of what someone might do when they're struggling to stay awake during a long meeting or lecture—brief, involuntary movements.

"Dozes (off)" hints at falling asleep briefly, which we often describe as "nodding off." The answer "NODS" plays on this idea—when someone dozes, their head might nod forward. It’s a straightforward definition with a slight visual twist, since "nod" can mean both a small sleepy movement and a gesture of agreement, though here it’s all about the drowsy kind.