The term 'TOPIC BEING DISCUSSED' can be broken down into two crossword solutions: ISSUE (5 letters) and THIS (4 letters). The term 'ISSUE' is used to describe a problem or matter that needs to be addressed. It can refer to a political, social, or economic ISSUE, or any other kind of problem that needs to be solved. The term 'THIS' is used to refer to something that is currently happening or being discussed. It can be used to refer to a particular topic or event that is being discussed at the moment. Together, these two terms form the phrase 'TOPIC BEING DISCUSSED, ' which is used to refer to a particular subject or ISSUE that is currently being discussed or debated.