Star that's actually three stars (7)

I believe the answer is:

polaris

(Other definitions for polaris that I've seen before include "star (non-movie)" , "one belonging in the heavens" , "weapon sailors unleash" , "Star useful for navigation" , "North Star - missile" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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