Cryptic crossword clue
He looks heavenwards when cup is returned to box 14

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "He looks heavenwards" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case he looks heavenwards = astrophysicist.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ASTROPHYSICIST mean?

ASTROPHYSICIST noun
  1. One who studies astrophysics.

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