Grave words (8)

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eulogy

'grave words?' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for eulogy that I've seen before include "Expression of praise for someone recently dead" , "Expression of high praise" , "Funeral tribute" , "'Encomium, paean (6)'" , "Accolade" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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