Gruesomely sensational Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, July 14, 2015 · 50-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, July 14, 2015.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 14, 2015 · 50-Down · 5 letters
LURID0 of 5 letters revealed
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glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism; "lurid details of the accident"
adjective
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