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noun • a star that explodes and becomes extremely luminous in the process | ||||
| 38% | 6 | Occurs when a star explodes | ||
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| 29% | 9 | A red giant explodes, becoming a dark star, perhaps? | ||
noun • a writer (especially a playwright) who writes tragedies • an actor who specializes in tragic roles | ||||
Star That Explodes Increasing Greatly In Brightness
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SUPERNOVA which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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SUPERNOVA
Updated: October 13, 2023
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