Cryptic crossword clue
Condition guarantees pain for someone getting on 14

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 14 letter word SEPTUAGENARIAN

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The straight part
We know that "someone getting on" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case someone getting on = septuagenarian.
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 SEPTUAGENARIAN mean?

SEPTUAGENARIAN noun
  1. One who is between the age of 70 and 79, inclusive.
SEPTUAGENARIAN adjective
  1. Being between the age of 70 and 79, inclusive. In one's eighth decade.
  2. Of or relating to a septuagenarian.

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