What does the cryptic crossword clue "Optimistic of New Guinea's development (8)" mean?

The definition is "Optimistic". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of GUINEAS ("Guinea's") [anagram: "development"] + N (abbreviation of "New") = SANGUINE; definition: "Optimistic" The answer is SANGUINE.

Optimistic of New Guinea's development (8)

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