The Clue
Like winter cheeks (4 letter answer)
The Answer
ROSY
Tags
Notes
The answer ROSY is seen frequently, appearing about once every 130 puzzles.
Related Clues
Ablush
Blooming
Blushing
Cheerful
Erubescent
Glowing
Optimistic
Pinkish
Promising
Propitious
Rubicund
Upbeat
Apple-cheeked
Blooming red
Blushing or flushing
Bright; optimistic
Fine and dandy
Happy-hued
Looking good
Looking up
Pink, as cheeks
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Having a positive outlook
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Promising good things
Word with cheeks or picture
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"