Nova
4 lettersnounrareUpdated February 2026
Definition
A star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness and then fades.
“The astronomers discovered a nova in the constellation.”
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Ends with A, has V in middle position.
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Worth 7 points due to the V tile.
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