Unexpected upsides
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 29, 2026
Stuck on the clue Unexpected upsides from the New York Times Daily for March 29, 2026? We have the correct 13-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
Unexpected upsides (13)
Answer
The answer to Unexpected upsides is Silver Linings (13 letters).
Why does Silver Linings fit this clue?
This is a direct definition clue where 'Unexpected upsides' points to SILVER LININGS. A silver lining is the positive aspect hidden inside a bad or difficult situation, the good news tucked inside bad news. The phrase comes from the old proverb 'every cloud has a silver lining,' meaning that even the darkest storm cloud has a bright edge when sunlight catches it from behind. Because silver linings are found inside clouds you did not want in the first place, they are by nature unexpected, which is exactly the qualifier the clue uses to narrow the definition away from ordinary upsides toward this specific idiom.
What does Unexpected upsides mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
unexpected
adjective
•not anticipated or predicted; surprising
upsides
noun
•positive aspects or advantages of a situation
•benefits or favorable outcomes
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 115-across in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026, by Michael and Oliver Schlossberg, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Silver Linings mean?
noun
•positive aspects or benefits found in otherwise negative or difficult situations
How to use Silver Linings in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Silver Linings.
•“When Sarah lost her job, she discovered the silver lining was that it gave her the courage to finally start her own business.”
•“Despite the devastating hurricane, residents found silver linings in how the disaster brought the community together and strengthened neighborhood bonds.”
•“The silver lining of his injury was that it forced him to slow down and spend more quality time with his family.”
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The New York Times Daily for March 29, 2026 titled “Roundabouts” was published by Michael and Oliver Schlossberg and has 140 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.
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- What is the answer to Unexpected upsides?
- The answer is Silver Linings (13 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Unexpected upsides have?
- The answer has 13 letters: Silver Linings.
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Puzzle
NYT Daily — Mar 29, 2026
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editor
Will Shortz
date
position
115 Across
answer length
13 letters