Whilst hiking, fun somehow turns into false optimism Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% WISHFULTHINKING Whilst hiking, fun somehow turns into false optimism (15) The Times Cryptic Aug 27, 2025
4% PATHS Hiking trails (5) Universal Nov 4, 2025
4% WALK Go on a hike (4) Newsday Nov 3, 2025
4% LIES False statements (4) Newsday Nov 2, 2025
4% TREK Arduous hike (4) LA Times Daily Oct 31, 2025
4% HOPE Optimism (4) Commuter Oct 27, 2025
4% IDOL False image (4) Puzzler Backwords Oct 25, 2025
4% BEST Optimal (4) Thomas Joseph Oct 24, 2025
4% EYELEVEL Optimal height for hung artwork (8) USA Today Oct 24, 2025
4% USED "This __ to be fun" (4) Commuter Oct 20, 2025

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