Answer:

hoper

Answer	Crossword Clue
HOPER	Optimist
HOPER	Aspiring one
HOPER	Optimistic one

HOPER	One with crossed fingers
HOPER	No-... (something useless)
HOPER	Optimistic sort
HOPER	Person with expectations
HOPER	Optimist.
HOPER	Confident one.
HOPER	Expectant one.
HOPER	Expectant person

HOPER	Wishful one
HOPER	One with expectations
HOPER	Aspirant
HOPER	Expectant one
HOPER	One with fingers crossed
HOPER	Aspirant, essentially

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.