What is the answer to "Misplaced optimism" in the Newsday Crossword?

The answer to the Newsday Crossword clue "Misplaced optimism" is FALSEHOPE (9 letters).

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Misplaced optimism Newsday Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the May 27, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

FALSEHOPE

9 letters · Down · last seen May 27, 2026

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