“Brightening stars”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Brightening stars”, last seen on May 28, 2026.

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A 5-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

NOVAE

The answer to “Brightening stars” is NOVAE

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PublishedMay 28, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Brightening stars” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, May 28, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is NOVAE — a 5-letter word that begins with N and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 2 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Brightening stars”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Brightening stars” is NOVAE — a 5-letter down entry from the May 28, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

NOVAE has 5 letters — 3 vowels and 2 consonants.

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