| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| NEARMISS | This is as good as a mile. |
| AMISS | .... is as good as a mile |
| pessimism | A belief that this world is as bad as it could be or that evil will ultimately prevail over good |
| AMISSIS | "... as good as a mile" |
| MISS | It's as good as a mile |
| AMISS | It's as good as a mile |
| MISSIS | "A ..... as good as a mile" |
| MISS | It's as good as a mile, they say |
