Crossword answer
UPBEAT
6 letters · Used for 4 different clues · 7 appearances · Last seen The Independent, April 18, 2026
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UPBEAT
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UPBEAT is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 7 times in our database across 4 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Optimistic” in the The Independent crossword on April 18, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
PACIFYMollify
FASTERQuicker to make a fatheaded bloomer
STEERSTakes the helm
BEHEADDecapitate
SIRIUS___ Black (Harry Potter) – Dog Star (6)
KICKINTake effect (Informal)
OILRIGKit for obtaining fossil fuel (3,3)
COVERTBeing secretive, finished in court
ODESSABlack Sea port
KEYFOBAuto unlocker, of a sort
FLIGHTPlane journey
HERALDProclaim (6)
MATRONHousemother
ARARATTurkish peak
Every appearance of UPBEAT (7)
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Apr 18, 2026
Optimistic · The Independent · 11 Across
Mar 31, 2026
Buoyant pound following Uruguayan peso to begin with · The Independent · 21 Down
Nov 12, 2025
Optimistic · The Independent · 8 Across
Sep 13, 2024
Optimistic, informally · Evening Standard · 11 Across
Jun 21, 2024
Optimistic Bishop invested in universal fuel source · The Independent · 9 Down
Jun 11, 2024
Optimistic · The Independent · 15 Down
Jul 20, 2018
Optimistic, informally · Evening Standard · 11 Across