What does the cryptic crossword clue "One living through mutated virus getting very yellow (8)" mean?

The definition is "One". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). anagram of VIRUS (synonym="VIRUS") + OR (synonym="=yellow, in heraldry") + V (synonym="=very") = SURVIVOR The answer is SURVIVOR.

One living through mutated virus getting very yellow (8)

Independent Cryptic #11653 | 4 Across | 2024-02-15 flower

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