The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word DORADO
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More clues leading to the result DORADO
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The straight part
We know that "stars" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stars = dorado.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DORADO mean?
DORADO noun- Coryphaena hippurus, the mahi-mahi or dolphin, a species of fish with a dorsal fin that runs the length of the body, also known for iridescent coloration.