Explosive star Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, February 17, 2004 · 40-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, February 17, 2004.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 17, 2004 · 40-Down · 4 letters
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a star that ejects some of its material in the form of a cloud and become more luminous in the process
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