What is the answer to "Not promising"?

The most common answer is BLEAK. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

How many letters does the answer have?

The answer BLEAK has 5 letters.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025, and first appeared in 2015.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Not promising Crossword Clue Answer

The crossword clue Not promising appeared in Universal on August 30, 2025. Our 5-letter answer will help you solve your puzzle.

Not promising Crossword Answer

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Not promising Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 5-letter answer to "Not promising" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Not promising" crossword clue is BLEAK. This answer contains 5 letters and was confirmed in the Universal puzzle.

Which crossword used "Not promising" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Universal puzzle on August 30, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of BLEAK?

The word BLEAK means: unpleasantly cold and damp. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Not promising".