The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word OVERPAYS
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The straight part
We know that "What a gull does perhaps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case what a gull does perhaps = overpays.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 OVERPAYS mean?
OVERPAYS verb- To pay too much.
- To be more than an ample reward for.