What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unmanageable figures with no opening within reach (10)" mean?

The definition is "Unmanageable". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). UMBERS (synonym="figures") in COME (synonym="reach") = CUMBERSOME; definition: "Unmanageable" The answer is CUMBERSOME.

Unmanageable figures with no opening within reach (10)

Times Cryptic #28751 | 18 Across | 2023-11-03 flower

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