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
5% AYES Supporters' answers (4) Wall Street Journal Dec 20, 2025
5% PLANT Growth at factory (5) (5) Mirror Cryptic Dec 9, 2025
5% WISHED Hoped (6) USA Today Dec 8, 2025
5% REPLY Answer (5) Eugene Sheffer Dec 8, 2025
5% SON Henry VIII's hope (3) Wall Street Journal Dec 4, 2025
5% ASK Seek an answer (3)
5% FIVEOCLOCKSHADOW Slight beard growth (16) Newsday Nov 30, 2025
5% RSVPED Answered an invitation (6) New York Times Nov 26, 2025
5% ASPIRE Have hopes (to) (6) Newsday Nov 24, 2025

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