Milky Way component Crossword Clue

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Milky Way component Crossword Answer

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NOUGAT

(6 letters)

CARAMEL

(7 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. mark with an asterisk
2. be the star in a performance
(adjective)
1. indicating the most important performer or role
(noun)
1. a star-shaped character * used in printing
2. the topology of a network whose components are connected to a hub

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

MILKY (adjective)
1. resembling milk in color; not clear
COMPONENT (noun)
1. an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system
2. an abstract part of something

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

NOUGAT
(6 letters)
CARAMEL
(7 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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