Answer: flashinthepan

AnswerCrossword Clue
FLASHINTHEPANShort-lived success
FLASHINTHEPANShort-lived wonder
FLASHINTHEPANOne-hit wonder
FLASHINTHEPANOne-hit wonder, e.g.
FLASHINTHEPANPoor photo lighting technique
FLASHINTHEPANBrief success
FLASHINTHEPANShort-lived effort.
FLASHINTHEPANForty-niner's dream?
FLASHINTHEPANFleeting success
FLASHINTHEPANOne who had 15 minutes of fame, perhaps
FLASHINTHEPANOne who had momentary success
FLASHINTHEPANNine days' wonder
FLASHINTHEPANThe hotshot miner fizzled; he was a ..