What is the answer to "Brightening stars" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Brightening stars" is NOVAE (5 letters).

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Brightening stars WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the May 28, 2026 puzzle

Stuck on “Brightening stars” from the Wall Street Journal Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

Answer

NOVAE

5 letters · Down · last seen May 28, 2026

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