Whilst hiking, fun somehow turns into false optimism Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% WISHFULTHINKING Whilst hiking, fun somehow turns into false optimism (15) The Times Cryptic Aug 27, 2025
4% PATHS Hiking trails (5) New York Times Mini Oct 24, 2026
4% SUNBATHE Ashen, but somehow attempt to turn bronze (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 21, 2026
4% FAUX False, counterfeit (4) The Telegraph Quick Oct 15, 2026
4% WIG False hair (3) Commuter Oct 15, 2026
4% RDAS Optimal amts. of iron, e.g. (4) The Washington Post Mini Oct 15, 2026
4% ALIAS False name (5) Puzzler Backwords Oct 12, 2026
4% ELEVATE Hike (7) Newsday Oct 10, 2026
4% LOOKSONTHE With 43-Across, exhibits optimism (10) Newsday Oct 8, 2026
4% UPPED Hiked, as prices (5) Universal Oct 6, 2026

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