What does the cryptic crossword clue "Brief topic set out in cable (5,5)" mean?

The definition is "cable". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of BRIEFTOPIC ("Brief topic") [anagram: "set"] = FIBREOPTIC; definition: "cable" The answer is FIBREOPTIC.

Brief topic set out in cable (5,5)

Guardian Cryptic #28232 | 19 Across | 2020-09-07 flower

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