The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word STRATOSPHERIC
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The straight part
We know that "very high" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case very high = stratospheric.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 STRATOSPHERIC mean?
STRATOSPHERIC adjective- Of, relating to, or occurring in the stratosphere.
- Unusually or unreasonably high; astronomical.