The term 'bit of wishful thinking' can be described by the crossword solutions DAYDREAM (8 letters), GENIE (5 letters), SHOOTING (8 letters), IHOPE (5 letters), IFONLY (6 letters), HOPENOT (7 letters), IHOPESO (7 letters), and PIPEDREAM (9 letters). Daydreaming is a form of wishful thinking in which one allows their mind to wander and fantasize about something they desire. A GENIE is a mythical creature that grants wishes. SHOOTING for something is an expression meaning to strive for a goal. IHOPE, IFONLY, HOPENOT, and IHOPESO are all expressions of hope or wishing for something. Finally, a pipedream is an unrealistic or fanciful dream. All of these words describe the concept of wishful thinking, which is hoping for something that may not be achievable.