Optimistic; expectant Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Optimistic; expectant last seen in Times Concise 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is HOPEFUL.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HOPEFUL Optimistic; expectant (7) The Times Concise Nov 25, 2022
94% HOPES Optimistic expectations (5) USA Today Nov 12, 2024
73% DASHEDHOPE Letdown after optimistic expectations (10) Wall Street Journal Jun 21, 2025
55% FEEL GOOD FACTOR Optimistic expectation for catching fish, given decent information (16)
9% HOPED Was optimistic (5) Newsday Nov 5, 2025
9% UPBEAT Optimistic (6) The Telegraph Quick Oct 22, 2025
9% ROSY Optimistic (4) Universal Oct 19, 2025
9% LOWER ___ your expectations (words to an optimist, perhaps) (5)
8% HOPE Optimist's feeling (4)
8% DUE Expected (3) Universal Oct 30, 2025

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