What does the cryptic crossword clue "Forced into bankruptcy, one breaks under review (6)" mean?

The definition is "Forced into bankruptcy,". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of UNDER ("under") [anagram: "breaks"] + I (abbreviation of "one") = RUINED; definition: "Forced into bankruptcy," The answer is RUINED.

Forced into bankruptcy, one breaks under review (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29071 | 22 Down | 2023-05-16 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Guardian's puzzle site →