Shah deposed, making for thwarted optimism (6,5) Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from August 13, 2024

Shah deposed, making for thwarted optimism (6,5) Crossword Clue Answer

Let’s find the answers to Shah deposed, making for thwarted optimism (6,5) for the August 13, 2024 edition of crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 11 letters. Start with D and end with S, and the possible solutions are DARDANELLES, DEFENSELESS, DASHEDHOPES.

The answer is DASHEDHOPES.

The clue "Shah deposed, making for thwarted optimism" is a cryptic crossword puzzle clue. The answer "DASHED HOPES" can be explained as follows: The word "deposed" suggests the need to rearrange or remove a leader. Here, the "Shah" is metaphorically "deposed" or removed from his position.

If we consider "SHAH" and rearrange (depose) the letters, we get "DASH." This forms the first part of the answer. The phrase "making for thwarted optimism" describes the definition of the answer, which is "DASHED HOPES," a phrase that means hopes that have been destroyed or frustrated, fitting the idea of thwarted optimism perfectly.

This clue last seen in Crossword Puzzle on August 13, 2024. You can also get all other Crossword clues hints and answers here.