IHOPE

Set to 9 different clues across 11 published puzzles, most often “Bit of wishful thinking” — The New York Times, Friday, 29 October 2010.

5 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

Bit of wishful thinking2 times
The New York Times — Friday, 29 October 2010
Wishful thinking?2 times
The New York Times — Friday, 28 November 2008
"If all goes well ..."once
The New York Times — Thursday, 7 July 2011
"___ you're satisfied now!"once
The New York Times — Monday, 18 April 2011
[Crossing my fingers]once
The New York Times — Monday, 1 March 2010
Comment made while crossing the fingersonce
The New York Times — Sunday, 10 June 2007
"With any luck"once
The New York Times — Sunday, 29 April 2007
Start of a wishonce
The New York Times — Sunday, 27 November 2005
"_____ you're happy!"once
The New York Times — Tuesday, 24 May 1994