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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Optimistic in the lead, then defeated last seen in Telegraph 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is UPBEAT.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | UPBEAT Optimistic in the lead, then defeated | (6) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Nov 20, 2016 |
| 8% | ROSY Optimistic | (4) | Thomas Joseph | Nov 17, 2025 |
| 8% | HOPER Optimist | (5) | New York Times | Nov 13, 2025 |
| 8% | HOPED Was optimistic | (5) | Newsday | Nov 5, 2025 |
| 7% | BESTED Defeated | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Nov 7, 2025 |
| 7% | LOSS Defeat | (4) | Commuter | Nov 1, 2025 |
| 7% | HOPE Optimist's feeling | (4) | ||
| 7% | LICK Defeat | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Oct 11, 2025 |
| 7% | ICAN Optimist's words | (4) | Universal | Oct 7, 2025 |
| 7% | LOSETO Be defeated by | (6) | Eugene Sheffer | Sep 20, 2025 |
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