What does the cryptic crossword clue "Study hard, coffee raised to lips? (3,2)" mean?

The definition is "Study hard". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MUG (synonym="MUG") + UP (synonym="UP") = MUGUP; definition: "Study hard," The answer is MUGUP.

Study hard, coffee raised to lips? (3,2)

Guardian Cryptic #29121 | 17 Across | 2023-07-13 flower

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