What does the cryptic crossword clue "Left-leaning Stalinist not quite right after revolution (9)" mean?

The definition is "Left-leaning". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of STALINIS (synonym="STALINIS") + R (synonym="R") = SINISTRAL; definition: "Left-leaning" The answer is SINISTRAL.

Left-leaning Stalinist not quite right after revolution (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29044 | 12 Across | 2023-04-14 flower

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