Ache over defeat in a novel that's overly optimistic Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PANGLOSSIAN Ache over defeat in a novel that's overly optimistic (11) The Telegraph Toughie May 3, 2016
8% PIEINTHESKY Overly optimistic (11) Newsday Aug 15, 2026
6% SUNNY Optimistic (5) Eugene Sheffer Sep 7, 2026
6% ROSY Optimistic (4) Eugene Sheffer Sep 7, 2026
6% PAINS Aches and ____ (5) The Telegraph Plusword Aug 31, 2026
6% LONGED Ached (6) (6) Mirror Quick Aug 29, 2026
6% UPBEAT Optimistic (6) The Telegraph Quick Aug 22, 2026
6% TOO Overly (3) Commuter Aug 18, 2026
6% PAIN Ache (4) (4) Mirror Quick Aug 16, 2026
6% HOPEFUL Optimistic (7) The Times Concise Aug 11, 2026

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