What does the cryptic crossword clue "Good topic after burglary: how stressful is this? (8,5)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BREAK (synonym="BREAK") + IN (synonym="robbery") + G (synonym="good") + POINT (synonym="topic") = BREAKINGPOINT The answer is BREAKINGPOINT.

Good topic after burglary: how stressful is this? (8,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29623 | 8 Down | 2025-02-20 flower

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