What are the number of letters, and do you have any already. (It helps for those people who would like to give you assistance, but haven't got the crossword in front of them).
I dont have the crossword and I know I shouldnt answer this but the answer appears to be Pawnbroker - an anagram of war broken and (p)oor initially..if it isnt correct, well so be it !
But as sallyw says please post the clue in future margie