Dropped back after a promising start Crossword Clue

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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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% FADED Dropped back after a promising start (5)
3% VOWTO Promise that one will (5) New York Times Mini Aug 28, 2026
3% IOU Promise of payment (3) USA Today Aug 26, 2026
3% VOW Wedding promise (3)
3% VISIT Drop in on (5) USA Today Aug 23, 2026
3% RENEGE Go back on, as a promise (6) The Atlantic Aug 19, 2026
3% LOWER Drop (5) New York Times Aug 19, 2026
3% DIP Drop (3) New York Times Aug 19, 2026
3% IDO Marital promise (3) Thomas Joseph Aug 12, 2026
3% IDOS Wedding promises (4) USA Today Aug 10, 2026
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