Answer: offyear

AnswerCrossword Clue
OFFYEARDip in a career
OFFYEARTime of no elections
OFFYEAR2013, election-wise
OFFYEARBad season, perhaps
OFFYEARExtended slump
OFFYEARAthlete's slump
OFFYEARBad season, to optimistic players
OFFYEARBad season
OFFYEARNot-so-crucial election time