The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DUSTCOAT
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The straight part
We know that "Overall, perhaps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case overall, perhaps = dustcoat.The cryptic/wordplay part
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Crossword Answer definitions
DUSTCOAT noun- A coat worn as protection from dust.