What is the answer to "Hoped-for scenario" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Hoped-for scenario" is BESTCASE (8 letters).

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Hoped-for scenario NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the October 17, 2025 puzzle

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BESTCASE

8 letters · Down · last seen October 17, 2025