Cryptic crossword clue
Period in which there’s universal grief 8

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

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

MOURNING verb
  1. To express sadness or sorrow for; to grieve over (especially a death).
  2. To utter in a sorrowful manner.
  3. To wear mourning.
MOURNING noun
  1. The act of expressing or feeling sorrow or regret; lamentation.
  2. Feeling or expressing sorrow over someone's death.
  3. The traditional clothes worn by those who mourn (in Western societies, typically coloured black).
  4. Drapes or coverings associated with mourning.

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