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Feeling described as "hoping for the best, but fearing the worst" Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Feeling described as "hoping for the best, but fearing the worst" last seen in New York Times 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 16 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is CAUTIOUSOPTIMISM.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | CAUTIOUSOPTIMISM Feeling described as "hoping for the best, but fearing the worst" | (16) | New York Times | May 24, 2025 |
| 6% | PANIC Feeling of anxiety or fear | (5) | Puzzler Backwords | Sep 22, 2025 |
| 6% | FRIGHT Sudden feeling of fear | (6) | The Times Concise | Aug 11, 2025 |
| 6% | ANGST Fearful feeling | (5) | Newsday | Jul 20, 2025 |
| 5% | DEFEAT Best or worst of French accomplishment (6) | (6) | The Guardian Cryptic | Oct 15, 2025 |
| 5% | LUCK "Best of ___!" ("I hope you do well!") | (4) | ||
| 5% | HORROR Fear | (6) | The Telegraph Quick | Sep 28, 2025 |
| 5% | LEST For fear that | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Sep 28, 2025 |
| 5% | ALLTIMELOW *First is the worst . . . | (10) | USA Today | Sep 20, 2025 |
| 5% | DREAD Right inside without feeling fear | (5) |
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