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Star that suddenly increases in brightness and then gradually fades Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Star that suddenly increases in brightness and then gradually fades . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is NOVA.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | NOVA Star that suddenly increases in brightness and then gradually fades | (4) | ||
| 4% | NOVAE Stars whose brightness suddenly increases before gradually fading | (5) | The Times Specialist Sunday | Jul 5, 2020 |
| 3% | NOVAS Suddenly blazing stars | (5) | Premier Sunday | Oct 5, 2025 |
| 3% | RATCHET Gradually increase, with "up" | (7) | Universal | Aug 17, 2025 |
| 3% | CRESCENDO Gradual increase, in music (9) | (9) | Puzzler | Aug 9, 2025 |
| 2% | SPIKE Sudden increase | (5) | ||
| 2% | ENLARGE Increase (7) | (7) | Puzzler | Oct 28, 2025 |
| 2% | DIM Not bright | (3) | Universal | Oct 26, 2025 |
| 2% | EASEOFF Slacken gradually | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Oct 24, 2025 |
| 2% | RAISE Increase in salary | (5) |
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