NOVAE is a playable word

nova Scrabble® Dictionary

noun
pl. novas or novae
a type of star
(adjective) novalike
25 Playable Words can be made from "NOVAE"
   2-Letter Words (8 found)
   3-Letter Words (10 found)
   4-Letter Words (6 found)
   5-Letter Words (1 found)