A star that suddenly brightens then gradually fades is called what? (4) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NOVA A star that suddenly brightens then gradually fades is called what? (4) (4)
7% NOVAE Brightening stars (5) Wall Street Journal May 28, 2026
5% TWIG Suddenly fathom (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 23, 2026
5% DISCOLOURED Faded, stained (11) (11) Puzzler Jun 22, 2026
5% SNAP Break suddenly (4) Newsday Jun 21, 2026
5% EBB Recede gradually (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 20, 2026
5% SRI What many an Indian is called (3) The Washington Post Mini Jun 17, 2026
5% BOBUP Appear suddenly (5) The Times Concise Jun 15, 2026
5% DECK Brighten up the floor (4) (4) Puzzler Cryptic Jun 13, 2026
5% ITLLPASS "That feeling should fade" (8) New York Times Mini Jun 13, 2026
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