What does the cryptic crossword clue "Any clever novel has applicability (9)" mean?

The definition is "applicability". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ANY + CLEVER = RELEVANCY; definition: "applicability" The answer is RELEVANCY.

Any clever novel has applicability (9)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17166 | 5 Down | 2023-08-18 flower

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