Crossword answer
LURID
5 letters · Used for 15 different clues · 75 appearances · Last seen Evening Standard, August 24, 2026
Letter pattern
LURID
Clues that lead to LURID
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Sensational5Evening StandardAug 24, 2026
Sensational learner freed after university5The IndependentAug 18, 2026
It's sensational and, with a bit of luck, free5Evening StandardJun 14, 2026
Jarringly sensational5New York TimesMay 3, 2026
Glaringly vivid5NewsdayApr 15, 2026
Vividly shocking5New York TimesJan 9, 2026
Periodically loud, clear and bright5The IndependentSep 24, 2025
With a bit of luck, free from being sensational?5Evening StandardSep 6, 2025
Terribly intense5NewsdayAug 23, 2025
Bright coloured hat you're in5The IndependentAug 10, 2025
It's flaming shocking!5Evening StandardJul 30, 2025
Glaring5Evening StandardApr 10, 2024
Fiery5Evening StandardApr 4, 2024
Colourful half hour hidden in cover5Evening StandardApr 25, 2023
Sensational way to get a bit of lunch free5Evening StandardFeb 6, 2023
About LURID in crosswords
LURID is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 75 times in our database across 15 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Sensational” in the Evening Standard crossword on August 24, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
APPLEGift from a teacher's pet
LANGE"Tootsie" Oscar winner Jessica
PISTESki-slope
CUTUPSnip into pieces (3,2)
HOSEDSwindled
HABITCustomary behavior
BILESOlympic gymnast with five moves named for her
ASYETSo far, simple to cycle in front of Tesla
AERIEHome for an eagle
PEARLOyster's gem
TUSKSElephant pair
HMARTKorean-American grocery store
OSAGEGreat Plains nation
ENEMYCheetah, to Wonder Woman
Every appearance of LURID (75)
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Aug 24, 2026
Sensational · Evening Standard · 14 Down
Aug 18, 2026
Sensational learner freed after university · The Independent · 9 Across
Jun 28, 2026
Sensational · Evening Standard · 16 Down
Jun 14, 2026
It's sensational and, with a bit of luck, free · Evening Standard · 34 Across
May 3, 2026
Jarringly sensational · New York Times · 60 Down
Apr 15, 2026
Glaringly vivid · Newsday · Across
Apr 10, 2026
Sensational · Puzzle Page · 14 Down
Jan 30, 2026
Sensational · Evening Standard · 23 Across
Jan 23, 2026
Sensational · The Independent · 23 Across
Jan 9, 2026
Vividly shocking · New York Times · 24 Down
Dec 29, 2025
Sensational · Evening Standard · 37 Across
Dec 17, 2025
Glaringly vivid · Newsday · Across
Nov 20, 2025
Sensational · Evening Standard · 18 Down
Nov 11, 2025
Sensational · Evening Standard · 8 Across
Nov 1, 2025
Sensational · Evening Standard · 14 Down
Sep 24, 2025
Periodically loud, clear and bright · The Independent · 15 Across
Sep 6, 2025
With a bit of luck, free from being sensational? · Evening Standard · 15 Down
Sep 3, 2025
Sensational · Evening Standard · 20 Across
Aug 23, 2025
Terribly intense · Newsday · Down
Aug 19, 2025
Sensational · Evening Standard · 28 Down
Aug 10, 2025
Bright coloured hat you're in · The Independent · 9 Across
Jul 30, 2025
It's flaming shocking! · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Jul 28, 2025
Sensational · Evening Standard · 19 Across
Jul 27, 2025
Glaringly vivid · Newsday · Down
Jun 22, 2025
Sensational · Evening Standard · 16 Down
Apr 26, 2025
Sensational · Eugene Sheffer · 35 Across
Apr 15, 2025
Sensational · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Apr 9, 2025
Sensational · Evening Standard · 27 Down
Feb 7, 2025
Sensational · Evening Standard · 7 Down
Feb 3, 2025
Sensational · Evening Standard · 22 Across
Oct 30, 2024
Sensational · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Jul 31, 2024
Sensational · Evening Standard · 27 Down
Jul 18, 2024
Sensational · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Jul 10, 2024
Sensational · Eugene Sheffer · 8 Across
Apr 15, 2024
Sensational · Evening Standard · 21 Across
Apr 14, 2024
Sensational · The Independent · 5 Down
Apr 10, 2024
Glaring · Evening Standard · 36 Across
Apr 4, 2024
Fiery · Evening Standard · 25 Down
Mar 15, 2024
Sensational · The Independent · 9 Across
Dec 21, 2023
Sensational · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Aug 25, 2023
Sensational · Evening Standard · 10 Down
Apr 25, 2023
Colourful half hour hidden in cover · Evening Standard · 22 Across
Mar 23, 2023
Sensational · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Mar 14, 2023
Sensational · Eugene Sheffer · 37 Down
Feb 6, 2023
Sensational way to get a bit of lunch free · Evening Standard · 8 Across
Oct 28, 2022
Sensational · Evening Standard · 28 Down
Jun 7, 2022
Sensational · Evening Standard · 12 Down
Apr 5, 2022
Sensational · Evening Standard · 1 Down
Jan 24, 2022
Sensational · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Aug 3, 2021
Sensational · Evening Standard · 14 Down
May 10, 2021
Sensational · Evening Standard · 16 Down
Apr 19, 2021
It's sensational and, with a bit of luck, free · Evening Standard · 34 Across
Sep 4, 2020
Sensational · Evening Standard · 10 Down
Jul 27, 2020
Sensational · Evening Standard · 37 Across
Jun 2, 2020
Sensational · Evening Standard · 18 Down
Apr 28, 2020
Sensational · Evening Standard · 14 Down
Apr 17, 2020
Sensational · Evening Standard · 8 Across
Feb 4, 2020
With a bit of luck, free from being sensational? · Evening Standard · 15 Down
Jan 13, 2020
Sensational · Evening Standard · 20 Across
Dec 23, 2019
Sensational · Evening Standard · 28 Down
Oct 16, 2019
Sensational · Evening Standard · 19 Across
Aug 16, 2019
Sensational · Evening Standard · 23 Across
May 27, 2019
It's flaming shocking! · Evening Standard · 6 Down
May 15, 2019
Sensational · Evening Standard · 19 Across
Mar 11, 2019
Sensational · Evening Standard · 16 Down
Jan 29, 2019
Sensational · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Jan 23, 2019
Sensational · Evening Standard · 27 Down
Dec 5, 2018
Sensational · Evening Standard · 7 Down
Oct 24, 2018
Sensational · Evening Standard · 22 Across
Jul 23, 2018
Sensational · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Jun 13, 2018
Sensational · Evening Standard · 27 Down
Apr 23, 2018
Sensational · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Mar 14, 2018
Glaring · Evening Standard · 36 Across
Mar 8, 2018
Fiery · Evening Standard · 25 Down
Jan 31, 2018
Sensational · Evening Standard · 21 Across