The Clue
What an optimist always has (4 letter answer)
The Answer
HOPE
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Notes
The answer HOPE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 150 puzzles.
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Definition
HOPE as a noun:
1. a specific instance of feeling hopeful; "it revived their hope of winning the pennant"
2. the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled; "in spite of his troubles he never gave up hope"
3. (promise, hope) = grounds for feeling hopeful about the future; "there is little or no promise that he will recover"
4. someone (or something) on which expectations are centered; "he was their best hope for a victory"
5. (Hope, Bob Hope, Leslie Townes Hope) = United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003)
6. one of the three Christian virtues
HOPE as a verb:
1. (hope, trust, desire) = expect and wish; "I trust you will behave better from now on"; "I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise"
2. be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes; "I am still hoping that all will turn out well"
3. (hope, go for) = intend with some possibility of fulfilment; "I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening"