| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Slight cause for optimism (3,2,4) | ||
| See a ___ ___ _ _ : start to feel more optimistic about ? (3,2,4) | ||
| Optimism metaphor | Newsday | 09 Sep 2021 |
| Encouraging sign from Rachael? | USA Today | 20 Mar 2019 |
| Encouraging sign from Rachael? | ||
| Reason for optimism | Newsday | 17 May 2016 |
| Wisher's glimmer | ||
| It might prevent total despair | ||
| Bright, shining intangible? | ||
| Optimistic knight? | ||
| Something to light the way. |