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Star Showing A Sudden Brief Increase In Luminosity Crossword Clue
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NOVA which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
NOVA
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "NOVA" which means:
- noun
- • A star that ejects some of its material in the form of a cloud and becomes more luminous in the process
An example sentence would be:
- • "The explosion created a bright nova in the night sky."
- • "Astronomers discovered a new nova in a distant galaxy."
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