Cryptic crossword clue
Irish lad exchanges money for grand birds 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "birds /birds" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case birds /birds = seagulls.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SEAGULLS mean?

SEAGULLS noun
  1. Any of several white, often dark backed birds of the family Laridae having long pointed wings and short legs.
  2. The symbol ̼ , which combines under a letter as a sort of accent.
  3. A fan or member of Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club.

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