Optimistic feeling
Crossword clue · 1 known answers · 4 appearances · Last seen in the NYT Midi crossword on July 5, 2026
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HOPE
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The clue “Optimistic feeling” has appeared 4 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the NYT Midi crossword on July 5, 2026, where the answer was HOPE.
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