What does the cryptic crossword clue "Complex issue in question: board meeting with anger (8)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). QU (synonym="QU") + AGM (synonym="board meeting") + IRE (synonym="IRE") = QUAGMIRE The answer is QUAGMIRE.

Complex issue in question: board meeting with anger (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29306 | 9 Across | 2024-02-15 flower

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