Stumped by the crossword clue "Not promising"? You're not alone — this clue appeared in the Universal Crossword puzzle on August 30, 2025. We've scoured our database and found 20 possible solutions. The strongest candidate is BLEAK (5 letters) at 99% confidence, based on data from published crossword puzzles.
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20 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
BLEAK
Not promising
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 30, 2025
99%
BLEAK
Not promising
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2025
50%
IOU
Note promising repayment
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 28, 2025
50%
IOU
Note promising repayment
Universal Crossword · Aug 28, 2025
50%
ROSIER
More promising
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 24, 2024
50%
ROSIER
More promising
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 24, 2024
50%
IFICAN
Not exactly promising words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2023
50%
IFICAN
Not exactly promising words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2023
50%
IDO
Words from a promising couple?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2023
50%
IDO
Words from a promising couple?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2023
50%
ROSY
Looking promising
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 1, 2023
50%
ROSY
Looking promising
Universal Crossword · May 1, 2023
50%
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
50%
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
50%
HOPELESS
Hardly promising
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2022
50%
HOPELESS
Hardly promising
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2022
50%
IOUS
Notes promising payment
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2022
50%
IOUS
Notes promising payment
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2022
50%
HOTLEAD
Detective's promising discovery
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2021
50%
HOTLEAD
Detective's promising discovery
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2021
50%
GRIM
Hardly promising
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2021
50%
GRIM
Hardly promising
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2021
50%
ROSIEST
Most promising
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 21, 2021
50%
ROSIEST
Most promising
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 21, 2021
50%
JUSTYOUWAIT
Words promising punishment
(11)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 4, 2020
50%
JUSTYOUWAIT
Words promising punishment
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 4, 2020
50%
FASTTRACK
*Path for a promising young exec
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2018
50%
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 "Not promising" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 20 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is BLEAK (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Not promising"?
The best answer for "Not promising" is BLEAK with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Not promising" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on August 30, 2025.