Alexandria's region, locally (4)

I believe the answer is:

nova

(Other definitions for nova that I've seen before include "Kind of star" , "Star that ejects a cloud, thus becoming brighter" , "Star showing a sudden temporary increase in brightness" , "Star suddenly erupting in brightness" , "It shines" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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