Optimistic Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Saturday, July 19, 2025 · 42-Down
Appeared in 33 New York Times Crosswords between August 1994 and July 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 19, 2025 · 42-Down · 4 letters
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reflecting optimism; "a rosy future"; "looked at the world through rose-colored glasses"
adjective
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