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1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 26% | 6 | Name of the optimistic character in the comic strip 'Hi and Lois' | |
3 | 24% | 4 | Deprivation | |
Pain And Deprivation For Optimistic Character Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "PANGLOSS" which means:
- noun
- • An incurable optimist in a satire by voltaire
An example sentence would be:
- • "The word 'pangloss' comes from the name of this fictional character."
- • "Despite the setbacks, he maintained a pangloss attitude towards life."
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The Guardian Cryptic23 Sep 2015 | Across 5 | |
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