Bossa ____ (4)

I believe the answer is:

nova

(Other definitions for nova that I've seen before include "A new flaring star" , "Star that suddenly becomes brighter for a time" , "Suddenly expanding star" , "Exploding star" , "Star that becomes much brighter for short time" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press, the Universal and The Star Tribune.

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