Sensational Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, February 9, 2024 · 3-Down
Appeared in 5 New York Times Crosswords between July 1996 and February 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 9, 2024 · 3-Down · 5 letters
LURID0 of 5 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism; "lurid details of the accident"
adjective
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