“"Fingers crossed!"” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HOPESO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"Fingers crossed!"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 11, 2025, where it runs at 16 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on March 11, 2025.
Crossing entries
Mar 11, 2025 grid8DDecorative pillowcase4 ltrs›9DMake noticeable progress13 ltrs›10DOffer a thought5 ltrs›11DHawaii's Mauna ___3 ltrs›12DFig. at a body shop3 ltrs›13DA deer, a female deer3 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 22, 2026NYT Crossword67 Across•••••IHOPEMar 11, 2025NYT Crossword16 Across••••••HOPESOOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••HOPESO6 ltrs
•••••IHOPE5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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