The Clue
Favorable (9 letter answer)
The Answer
PROMISING
Tags
Notes
The answer PROMISING is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
PROMISE as a verb:
1. (promise, assure) = make a promise or commitment
2. promise to undertake or give; "I promise you my best effort"
3. (predict, foretell, prognosticate, call, forebode, anticipate, promise) = make a prediction about; tell in advance; "Call the outcome of an election"
4. give grounds for expectations; "The new results were promising"; "The results promised fame and glory"
PROMISING as an adjective:
1. showing possibility of achievement or excellence; "a promising young man"
2. (bright, promising) = full or promise; "had a bright future in publishing"; "the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career"