What does the cryptic crossword clue "First-class communist exposed (5)" mean?

The definition is "exposed". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AI (synonym of "First-class") + RED (synonym of "communist"); definition: "exposed" The answer is AIRED.

First-class communist exposed (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29058 | 15 Across | 2023-05-01 flower

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