NYT Crossword · 77 Down
“Optimistic gestures” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, March 3, 2002 as 77 Down. The answer has 6 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 Crossword · Sunday, March 3, 2002 · 77 Down
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How many letters is the answer to “Optimistic gestures”?
The answer has 6 letters. It starts with V and ends with S, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Optimistic gestures” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 3, 2002, at 77 Down.
What is the answer to the “Optimistic gestures” crossword clue?
The answer is VSIGNS (6 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.