Possible Clues:

• End of contribution strange — editor made a mistake?
• Bobbed the head
• Silently assented
• Refusal day after day, then editor indicated acceptance
• Dozed, with ''off''
• How one gave the go-ahead (6)
• Yes, the editor certainly isn't divine
• Mum agreed
• Went through the motions of agreeing
• Got your head down agreeably