Crossword Genius

Damn star, exploding (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rats

'damn' is the definition.
(both are expressions of annoyance)

'star exploding' is the wordplay.
'exploding' indicates anagramming the letters.
'star' is an anagram of 'RATS'.

(Other definitions for rats that I've seen before include "were piped away" , "Annoyed expression" , "Hamelin's pests" , "Curse" , "(Hunts) rodents - expression of irritation" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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