Flare up? NYT Crossword Clue

By Emre Parlak /

Crossword Answer

1 ? N
2 ? O
3 ? V
4 ? A
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      Hint 1

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      Think of a cosmic event that briefly steals the celestial spotlight.

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      A ???? is a star that suddenly becomes much brighter and then gradually returns to its original brightness over a period of weeks to years.

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      The clue 'Flare up?' suggests something that suddenly becomes bright or noticeable. A '????' is a star that suddenly increases in brightness, resembling a flare in the sky, before fading again.

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      White dwarf phenomenon, Milky Way explosion, Award-winning PBS science series, Luminous stellar explosion, Cold-smoked lox

      Clue Analysis

      The answer to “Flare up?” in the New York Times puzzle November 30 2025 is NOVA. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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