Solutions Earlier than expected has 7 entries with similar clues
- overrunContinue longer than expected
- tenaciousContinuing to exist for longer than might be expected
- precociousHaving developed certain abilities at an earlier age than usual
- damp-squibSomething that turns out to be much less impressive than expected
- nightwatchmanEarlier than expected arrival at the crease
- turn-up-trumpsHave a better outcome than expected
- overrepresentedTheatre objected to supporting extra appearing more often than expected