NYT Mini Crossword · 5 Across
“Optimists keep them high” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Mini Crossword for Monday, September 21, 2026 as 5 Across. The answer has 5 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Mini · Monday, September 21, 2026 · 5 Across
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How many letters is the answer to “Optimists keep them high”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with H and ends with S, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Optimists keep them high” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Mini Crossword on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 5 Across.
What is the answer to the “Optimists keep them high” crossword clue?
The answer is HOPES (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.