The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ENGULFED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result ENGULFED
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What does ENGULFED mean?
ENGULFED verb- To overwhelm.
- To surround; to cover.
- To cast into a gulf.