Optimistic in the lead, then defeated Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% UPBEAT Optimistic in the lead, then defeated (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 20, 2016
7% BEATS Defeats (5) USA Today Aug 24, 2025
7% IHOPESO Optimistic exclamation (7) Thomas Joseph Aug 22, 2025
7% LOSS Defeat (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 10, 2025
7% FUTUREPERFECT Tense optimist's view? (13) The Times Cryptic Aug 5, 2025
7% UPSIDE Optimist's focus (6) Universal Aug 4, 2025
7% L Defeat (1) USA Today Quick Jul 31, 2025
7% HOPE Be optimistic (4) Newsday Jul 30, 2025
7% LOSE Be defeated (4) Newsday Jul 21, 2025
7% ICAN Optimistic assertion (4) Newsday Jul 20, 2025

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