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“Optimistic comment”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Optimistic comment”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, April 19, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter I
Last letter E
I ? ? ? E

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

I H O P E

The answer to “Optimistic comment” is IHOPE

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Apr 19, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Optimistic comment” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, April 19, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is IHOPE — a 5-letter word that begins with I and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 2 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 “Optimistic comment”

What is the answer to “Optimistic comment” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IHOPE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Optimistic comment”?

The answer IHOPE contains 5 letters.

Was “Optimistic comment” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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