What does the cryptic crossword clue "Orange-yellow shifts for fans (7)" mean?

The definition is "fans". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of FORFANS ("for fans") [anagram: "shifts"] = SAFFRON; definition: "Orange-yellow" The answer is SAFFRON.

Orange-yellow shifts for fans (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29608 | 17 Down | 2025-02-03 flower

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