“Optimistic” crossword clue
Answer
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••••ROSY
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ROSY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Optimistic”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 19, 2025, where it runs at 42 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 19, 2025 grid41A___ Jayawardenepura Kotte (capital city in South Asia)3 ltrs›44AEntertainment between innings at a baseball game10 ltrs›53AStygian blue or reddish-green15 ltrs›56APantheon part5 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••ROSY4 ltrs
•••••••HOPEFUL7 ltrs
••••••••SANGUINE8 ltrs
•••••••BULLISH7 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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