Crossword Help Forum
Forum Rules

Welcome to Clueless , our informal weekly clue setting competition. The idea is to compose a cryptic clue to a given word or phrase. The winner of the previous week's competition both sets the word to be clued and judges the entries for the current week. The judge's decision is final and reasons may or may not be given at the judge's discretion. It is customary for the judge to donate a virtual prize to the winner.


Multiple entries may be submitted and new competitors are particularly welcome. Please give an explanation if you think it might help. Clues should be submitted by 8pm (UK time) on Wednesday April 16 th

This week's challenge is:-

OPTIMIST(8) OR
OPTIMISTIC(10)



Future setters should note that a complete list of previously used words on Clueless, Peer Review and Weekend Peer Review is available here: https://tinyurl.com/4dzss5np

Hopeful best is stupid, it’s said? (10)

Optim is tic

Hoping for the best, pick a clairvoyant over the phone (10)

(opt i mistic)

Bullish boy is hitting the drink dispenser (10)

Python’s bright side (8)

Flop? Tim is tickled about bullish prospects (10)

Dreamer omits tip, disgracefully (8)

Dreamer's aroused moist tip (8)

He has a half-full glass, topless, vomit and spit all over the place (8)

[dang Wil - you beat me to it]