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 increasing in loudness (9) (9) The Guardian Quick May 23, 2026
2% GRAB Take suddenly (4) Newsday Aug 25, 2026
2% WEAN Gradually withdraw (4) Eugene Sheffer Aug 25, 2026
2% ABATE Lessen gradually (5) USA Today Aug 21, 2026
2% SLOW Very gradual (4) Newsday Aug 17, 2026
2% BOOST Increase (5) Thomas Joseph Aug 14, 2026
2% PANICS Is suddenly terrified (6) Newsday Aug 5, 2026
2% SURGES Rises suddenly (6) Universal Jul 30, 2026
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