It could be a problem (5)

I believe the answer is:

issue

(Other definitions for issue that I've seen before include "Offspring; publish" , "Subject to discuss" , "Emanate" , "Important topic for offspring" , "Topic; give out" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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