What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rush towards Rome? It's warmer! (6)" mean?

The definition is "warmer". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FLEE (synonym="FLEE") + CE (synonym="rush towards Rome") = FLEECE; definition: "warmer!" The answer is FLEECE.

Rush towards Rome? It's warmer! (6)

Times Cryptic #28781 | 1 Across | 2023-12-08 flower

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