The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word LAMENTED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does LAMENTED mean?
LAMENTED verb- To express grief; to weep or wail; to mourn.
- To feel great sorrow or regret; to bewail.
- Mourned for, or grieved for