What does the cryptic crossword clue "Extreme cold, suggesting a big problem? (3,2,3,7)" mean?

The definition is "suggesting a big problem?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TIP (synonym="TIP") + OF (synonym="extreme") + THE (synonym="THE") + ICEBERG (synonym="something cold") = TIP OF THE ICEBERG; definition: "suggesting a big problem?" The answer is TIP OF THE ICEBERG.

What is the answer to "Extreme cold, suggesting a big problem? (3,2,3,7)"?

The answer is TIP OF THE ICEBERG.

Extreme cold, suggesting a big problem? (3,2,3,7)

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