What does the cryptic crossword clue "Contents from small Red strongholds (8)" mean?

The definition is "Contents". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). COM (synonym="short form of Communist, “small Red”") + FORTS (synonym="”strongholds”") = COMFORTS; definition: "‘content’ as a verb" The answer is COMFORTS.

Contents from small Red strongholds (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29270 | 26 Across | 2024-01-04 flower

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