This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 9, 2026 (24 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
L _ _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ _ D
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LURID as a word: Pruriently detailed and sensationalistic about something shocking or horrifying, especially with regard to violence or sex; Melodramatic.
LURID has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 9, 2026.
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