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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Dropped back after a promising start . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is FADED.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | FADED Dropped back after a promising start | (5) | ||
| 3% | DESCENT Drop | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 20, 2026 |
| 3% | KEPT Fulfilled, as a promise | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Jan 15, 2026 |
| 3% | FALL Drop | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 3% | GOALIE Footballer's advanced position after start | (6) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 3% | OMITS Drops | (5) | New York Times | Jan 6, 2026 |
| 3% | SMELT Fish disappear after start of season | (5) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Dec 23, 2025 |
| 3% | PLEDGED Made a promise | (7) | Commuter | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 3% | SHED Dropped | (4) | Newsday | Dec 20, 2025 |
| 3% | TRUMP President is behind after Democrat's back | (5) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Dec 18, 2025 |
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