Star that suddenly increases in brightness and then gradually fades Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NOVA Star that suddenly increases in brightness and then gradually fades (4)
4% NOVAE Suddenly bright stars (5) The Telegraph Plusword Nov 18, 2025
3% CRESCENDO Gradually increase in volume (9) Universal Dec 30, 2025
3% NOVAS Suddenly bright stars (5) Universal Mar 10, 2025
2% AMPUP Increase (5) Thomas Joseph Jan 20, 2026
2% SHONE Was bright (5) Thomas Joseph Jan 16, 2026
2% RISE Increase (4) Thomas Joseph Jan 12, 2026
2% SNAP Break suddenly (4) Newsday Jan 12, 2026
2% DIVES Falls suddenly (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jan 9, 2026
2% PHASE Gradually introduce, with "in" (5) New York Times Jan 9, 2026
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