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

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40 Potential Answers:

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% 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% WANED Gradually diminished (5) USA Today Nov 22, 2025
2% DROP Fall suddenly (4) The Telegraph Quick Nov 21, 2025
2% WHITTLEAWAY Gradually shed (11) Wall Street Journal Nov 19, 2025
2% DIE Fade (out) (3) The Telegraph Mini Nov 17, 2025
2% AMPUP Increase (5) Eugene Sheffer Nov 15, 2025
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