What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fever is universal in advancing years (4)" mean?

The definition is "Fever". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). U (synonym of "universal") + AGE (synonym of "advancing years"); definition: "Fever" The answer is AGUE.

Fever is universal in advancing years (4)

Guardian Cryptic #24203 | 4 Down | 2007-10-09 flower

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