Cryptic crossword clue
After a couple of upsetting drinks, journalist grumbled 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word MURMURED

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "grumbled" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case grumbled = murmured.
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What does MURMURED mean?

MURMURED verb
  1. To grumble; to complain in a low, muttering voice, or express discontent at or against someone or something.
  2. To speak or make low, indistinguishable noise; to mumble, mutter.
  3. To say (something) indistinctly, to mutter.

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