What does the cryptic crossword clue "Anti-communist union lacks a Republican firmness (8)" mean?

The definition is "firmness". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SOLID (synonym="SOLID") + ITY (synonym="ITY") = SOLIDITY; definition: "firmness" The answer is SOLIDITY.

Anti-communist union lacks a Republican firmness (8)

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