The crossword clue "Hardly promising" was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on April 10, 2022. We've carefully identified 30 possible answers from crossword puzzles published over the years. Among all candidates, HOPELESS (8 letters) stands out as the strongest match at 99%, making it the most reliable solution for this particular clue.
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30 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
HOPELESS
Hardly promising
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2022
99%
HOPELESS
Hardly promising
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2022
99%
GRIM
Hardly promising
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2021
99%
GRIM
Hardly promising
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2021
8%
NIT
Complaint hardly worth mentioning
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
8%
NIT
Complaint hardly worth mentioning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
8%
BLEAK
Not promising
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 30, 2025
8%
BLEAK
Not promising
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2025
8%
IOU
Note promising repayment
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 28, 2025
8%
IOU
Note promising repayment
Universal Crossword · Aug 28, 2025
8%
MICRODOSE
Hit that's hardly felt
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2025
8%
MICRODOSE
Hit that's hardly felt
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2025
8%
TOME
Book that's hardly light reading
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2025
8%
TOME
Book that's hardly light reading
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2025
8%
LATERALMOVE
*New job that's hardly a promotion
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2025
8%
LATERALMOVE
*New job that's hardly a promotion
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2025
8%
ROSIER
More promising
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 24, 2024
8%
ROSIER
More promising
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 24, 2024
8%
ICAN
"__ hardly wait!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2023
8%
ICAN
"__ hardly wait!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2023
8%
NOANGEL
One who’s hardly saintly
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 27, 2023
8%
NOANGEL
One who’s hardly saintly
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 27, 2023
8%
IFICAN
Not exactly promising words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2023
8%
IFICAN
Not exactly promising words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2023
8%
IDO
Words from a promising couple?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2023
8%
IDO
Words from a promising couple?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2023
8%
ROSY
Looking promising
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 1, 2023
8%
ROSY
Looking promising
Universal Crossword · May 1, 2023
8%
TOOGOODTOBETRUE
Like an amazing and fortuitous circumstance that can't possibly exist, despite an initial promising appearance [67-Across: Suspiciously awesome]
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2023
8%
TOOGOODTOBETRUE
Like an amazing and fortuitous circumstance that can't possibly exist, despite an initial promising appearance [67-Across: Suspiciously awesome]
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2023
8%
ADREP
Pro who hardly has a spotless record?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2022
8%
ADREP
Pro who hardly has a spotless record?
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2022
8%
ITSNOWONDER
"That's hardly a surprise"
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2022
8%
ITSNOWONDER
"That's hardly a surprise"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2022
8%
IOUS
Notes promising payment
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2022
8%
IOUS
Notes promising payment
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2022
8%
HOTLEAD
Detective's promising discovery
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2021
8%
HOTLEAD
Detective's promising discovery
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2021
8%
ROSIEST
Most promising
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 21, 2021
8%
ROSIEST
Most promising
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 21, 2021
8%
JUSTYOUWAIT
Words promising punishment
(11)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 4, 2020
8%
JUSTYOUWAIT
Words promising punishment
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 4, 2020
8%
NARY
Less than hardly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 16, 2018
8%
NARY
Less than hardly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2018
8%
AMERE
— pittance (hardly any)
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 2, 2018
8%
AMERE
— pittance (hardly any)
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 2, 2018
8%
FASTTRACK
*Path for a promising young exec
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2018
8%
FASTTRACK
*Path for a promising young exec
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2018
1%
ROCKRIBBED
Uncompromising
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 19, 2022
1%
ROCKRIBBED
Uncompromising
Universal Crossword · Apr 19, 2022
1%
HARDLINES
Uncompromising positions
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 30, 2022
1%
HARDLINES
Uncompromising positions
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 30, 2022
1%
IINSIST
Words that can be generous yet uncompromising
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2021
1%
IINSIST
Words that can be generous yet uncompromising
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2021
1%
MIDDLEGROUND
Compromising standpoint ... and what the answers to starred clues contain?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2019
1%
MIDDLEGROUND
Compromising standpoint ... and what the answers to starred clues contain?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2019
1%
PURISTS
Uncompromising types
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2018
1%
PURISTS
Uncompromising types
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2018
1%
HARDLINER
Uncompromising sort
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 5, 2018
1%
HARDLINER
Uncompromising sort
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 5, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Hardly promising" have?
We found 2 exact solutions and 30 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is HOPELESS (8 letters).
What is the best answer for "Hardly promising"?
The best answer for "Hardly promising" is HOPELESS with 8 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include GRIM (4 letters).
Where has "Hardly promising" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on April 10, 2022.