Heaven forbid is an expression used to express shock or disbelief at something that has been said or done. It is often used as a way to express disapproval or to emphasize the gravity of a situation. The crossword solutions for this term are HORRORS (7 letters), OHNO (4 letters), HOPENOT (7 letters), and IHOPENOT (8 letters). These solutions allude to the idea of something being so terrible that it should not be allowed to happen, which is the sentiment behind the phrase 'heaven forbid'.