Answer: pangloss

AnswerCrossword Clue
PANGLOSSVoltaire's optimist
PANGLOSSCharacter in "Candide."
PANGLOSSCandide's tutor.
PANGLOSSCandide's optimistic tutor.
PANGLOSSCandide's mentor.
PANGLOSSPhilosopher in "Candide"
PANGLOSSOptimist in "Candide"