Stars that increase in brightness, then fade Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Stars that increase in brightness, then fade . 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is NOVAE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NOVAE Stars that increase in brightness, then fade (5)
9% NOVAS Stars flaring into brightness then fading (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 14, 2026
7% VEGA Bright northern star (4) Newsday May 7, 2026
7% NOVA Star that suddenly increases in brightness and then gradually fades (4)
6% RISING Increasing (6) The Telegraph Quick May 12, 2026
6% RAISE Increase (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 10, 2026
6% SUNRISE Star takes pay increase at dawn (7) (7) Puzzler Cryptic Apr 7, 2026
6% CLEVER Bright (6) LA Times Daily Apr 1, 2026
6% ROSE Increased (4) The Telegraph Quick Mar 20, 2026
5% ONTHERISE Increasing in popularity (9) Universal May 10, 2026
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