“Luminous stellar explosion” crossword clue
Answer
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••••NOVA
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NOVA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Luminous stellar explosion”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 25, 2026, where it runs at 62 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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