What does the cryptic crossword clue "Extremely negative V&A star (9)" mean?

The definition is "star". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SUPER (synonym of "Extremely") + NO (synonym of "negative") + VA (synonym of "V&A"); definition: "star" The answer is SUPERNOVA.

Extremely negative V&A star (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29377 | 21 Across | 2024-05-08 flower

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