What is the answer to "Terribly intense" in the Newsday Crossword?

The answer to the Newsday Crossword clue "Terribly intense" is LURID (5 letters).

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Terribly intense Newsday Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 23, 2025 puzzle

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Answer

LURID

5 letters · Down · last seen August 23, 2025

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