One derogated as compliant, ignoring hearts unbroken, cheerful earnest optimism (5,3) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% UNCLETOM One derogated as compliant, ignoring hearts unbroken, cheerful earnest optimism (5,3) (8) The Guardian Cryptic Nov 15, 2024
4% ATBEST Optimally (6) Eugene Sheffer Jan 3, 2026
4% PLEA Earnest request (4) Commuter Dec 24, 2025
4% SERIOUS Earnest (7) (7) The Sun Mini Dec 13, 2025
4% OBEDIENT Compliant (8) The Telegraph Quick Dec 10, 2025
4% HOPE Optimism (4) Commuter Oct 27, 2025
4% BEST Optimal (4) Thomas Joseph Oct 24, 2025
3% SCARES Heart quickeners (6) Thomas Joseph Jan 7, 2026
3% RAH Cheerleader's cheer (3) USA Today Jan 5, 2026
3% KITCHEN Heart of the home? (7) The Telegraph Quick Jan 5, 2026

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