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 Stars whose brightness suddenly increases before gradually fading (5) The Times Specialist Sunday Jul 5, 2020
3% CRESCENDO Gradually increase in volume (9) Universal Dec 30, 2025
3% NOVAS Suddenly bright stars (5) Universal Mar 10, 2025
2% ROSE Increased (4) The Telegraph Quick Mar 20, 2026
2% VEER Swerve suddenly (4) USA Today Mar 18, 2026
2% MORPH Transform gradually (5) New York Times Mini Mar 16, 2026
2% SURGES Intensifies suddenly (6) USA Today Mar 11, 2026
2% BLURT Suddenly say (5) The Telegraph Plusword Mar 7, 2026
2% TAPER Gradually narrow (5) USA Today Mar 6, 2026
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