What does the cryptic crossword clue "Buzz’s first problem after shortage – result of huge collapse (5,4)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). B (synonym="Buzz’s first") + LACK (synonym="shortage") + HOLE (synonym="problem") = BLACKHOLE The answer is BLACKHOLE.

Buzz’s first problem after shortage – result of huge collapse (5,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29497 | 24 Across | 2024-09-25 flower

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