The crossword solutions for the term 'horrifying; sensational' are 'lurid' (5 letters). The word 'lurid' is often used to describe something that is shocking, sensational, and horrifying. It is derived from the Latin word 'luridus' which means 'pale yellow or pale green'. It is often used to describe a situation or event that is so shocking or sensational that it is almost unbearable to witness.