The Clue
Encouraging (4 letter answer)
The Answer
ROSY
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Notes
The answer ROSY is seen frequently, appearing about once every 130 puzzles.
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Ablush
Blooming
Blushing
Bright
Cheerful
Erubescent
Flushed
Glowing
Optimistic
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Promising
Propitious
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Sanguine
Apple-cheeked
Looking good
Looking up
Peaches and cream
Pink, as cheeks
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Definition
ROSY as an adjective:
1. (rose-colored, rosy) = reflecting optimism; "a rosy future"; "looked at the world through rose-colored glasses"
2. (flushed, rose-cheeked, rosy, rosy-cheeked) = having the pinkish flush of health
3. (blushful, rosy) = of blush color; "blushful mists"
4. (fortunate, hopeful, rosy) = presaging good fortune; "she made a fortunate decision to go to medical school"; "rosy predictions"