What does the cryptic crossword clue "Judge spotted things attached to article about universal disorder (8)" mean?

The definition is "disorder". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). J (synonym="judge") + AUN (synonym="article, AN , about universal, U") + DICE (synonym="spotted things") = JAUNDICE; definition: "disorder" The answer is JAUNDICE.

Judge spotted things attached to article about universal disorder (8)

Independent Cryptic #12058 | 8 Across | 2025-06-02 flower

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