Cryptic crossword clue
Bright star, one seen at Stratford, on the rise 4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word NOVA

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The straight part
We know that "Bright star" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bright star = nova.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does NOVA mean?

NOVA noun
  1. Any sudden brightening of a previously inconspicuous star.

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