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“Misplaced optimism”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Misplaced optimism”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, May 27, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 9 letters

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Letters 9
First letter F
Last letter E
F ? ? ? ? ? ? ? E

A 9-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

F A L S E H O P E

The answer to “Misplaced optimism” is FALSEHOPE

Letters 9
Direction Down
Published May 27, 2026

Letter analysis: the 9-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 9 positions
Vowels 4 44% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter F starts with

The clue “Misplaced optimism” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is FALSEHOPE — a 9-letter word that begins with F and ends with E.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 5 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Misplaced optimism”

What is the answer to “Misplaced optimism” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is FALSEHOPE — a 9-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Misplaced optimism”?

The answer FALSEHOPE contains 9 letters.

Was “Misplaced optimism” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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