What does the cryptic crossword clue "Busts are being developed beyond comprehension (8)" mean?

The definition is "Busts". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of BUSTSARE ("Busts are") [anagram: "developed"] = ABSTRUSE; definition: "beyond comprehension" The answer is ABSTRUSE.

Busts are being developed beyond comprehension (8)

Guardian Cryptic #23850 | 9 Across | 2006-08-21 flower

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