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Feeling described as "hoping for the best, but fearing the worst"

The New York Times crossword clue “Feeling described as "hoping for the best, but fearing the worst"” answer is CAUTIOUSOPTIMISM. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.

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16 lettersMost recent: May 24 2025

In the NYT Crossword

This clue appeared in the main New York Times Crossword on these dates:

About this clue

The clue “Feeling described as "hoping for the best, but fearing the worst"” resolves to CAUTIOUSOPTIMISM, a 16-letter answer. In the New York Times Crossword, Midi and Mini, the same clue can be reused over the years, sometimes with a different answer — use the dates above to find the exact puzzle you are solving.

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