What does the cryptic crossword clue "Poacher in river or lake breaking heart (7)" mean?

The definition is "heart". The wordplay uses charade, container. L (synonym of "lake") + TICKER (synonym of "heart") [container: "breaking"]; definition: "Poacher in river" The answer is TICKLER.

Poacher in river or lake breaking heart (7)

Guardian Cryptic #28232 | 12 Across | 2020-09-07 flower

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