Star That Explodes Increasing Greatly In Brightness Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SUPERNOVA which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SUPERNOVA

Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	9		Exact Match!
2	38%	6		Occurs when a star explodes
3	30%	9		A red giant explodes, becoming a dark star, perhaps?

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We think the answer is "SUPERNOVA" which means:

noun

• A star that explodes and becomes extremely luminous in the process

An example sentence would be:

• "A supernova is the explosion of a star that becomes extremely bright and then gradually fades over a few weeks or months."
• "The supernova emitted a tremendous amount of energy and sent shockwaves through space."

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The Guardian Quick20 Jun 2022	Across 9
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