Word on either side of “against” NYT Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? H
2 ? O
3 ? P
4 ? E
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      Hint 1

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      Think of a feeling that persists even in dire circumstances, often repeated for emphasis.

      Hint 2

      meaning
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      ???? is the feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.

      Hint 3

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      The clue suggests a word that can logically pair with 'against' on both sides to form meaningful phrases. '???? against ????' is a common idiomatic expression meaning to continue to ???? even when the situation seems impossible.

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      Optimistic feeling, “Passion for the possible,” according to Kierkegaard, Good expectation, Last thing in Pandora’s box, Defeatist’s lack

      Clue Analysis

      The answer to “Word on either side of “against”” in the New York Times puzzle October 25 2025 is HOPE. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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