Boatman in time of growth after answer is hopeful (8) Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Boatman in time of growth after answer is hopeful (8) last seen in Guardian Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ASPIRING.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ASPIRING Boatman in time of growth after answer is hopeful (8) (8) The Guardian Cryptic Jun 6, 2025
6% OARS Boatman's blades (4)
5% REPLIED Answered (7) The Times Concise Feb 19, 2026
5% BUD Early growth (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 18, 2026
5% BOOM Rapid growth period (4) LA Times Daily Feb 17, 2026
5% RATMANANDBOBBIN Riddle's answer (15) Premier Sunday Feb 15, 2026
5% AIMTO Hope that one will (5) Universal Feb 13, 2026
5% IPRAY "My strong hope is that..." (5) Wall Street Journal Feb 2, 2026
5% RSVPED Answered an invitation (6) Newsday Feb 1, 2026
5% ASPIRE Hope (to be) (6) The Times Concise Jan 29, 2026

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