Cryptic crossword clue
Date ruined by something remarkable backfiring, howled in grief 8

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

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We know that "howled in grief" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case howled in grief = ululated.
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What does ULULATED mean?

ULULATED verb
  1. To howl loudly or prolongedly in lamentation or joy
  2. To produce a rapid and prolonged series of sharp noises with one's voice.

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