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The Clue
In a promising way (9 letter answer)
The Answer
HOPEFULLY
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Notes
The answer HOPEFULLY is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
HOPEFULLY as an adverb:
1. with hope; in a hopeful manner; "we searched hopefully for a good position"
2. it is hoped; "hopefully the weather will be fine on Sunday"