What does the cryptic crossword clue "The limit in having no power around Paddington? (10)" mean?

The definition is "The limit". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). BEAR (synonym="Paddington?") in UNABLE (synonym="having no power") = UNBEARABLE; definition: "is a bit of a stretch for me" The answer is UNBEARABLE.

The limit in having no power around Paddington? (10)

Times Cryptic #28805 | 9 Across | 2024-01-05 flower

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