Vividly shocking Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Vividly shocking” from the New York Times crossword of January 9, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, JANUARY 9, 2026
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LURID is the answer to “Vividly shocking”. It means causing shock or horror.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
Causing shock or horror.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: UDRLI.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Like a clickbait headline, often”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Vividly shocking”?
LURID, 5 letters: causing shock or horror.
When was “Vividly shocking” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of January 9, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with L.