What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mars plot supporting Communist and Parisian (9)" mean?

The definition is "Mars". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RED (synonym="=Communist") + PLAN (synonym="=plot, scheme") + ET (synonym="= “ and Parisian”, i.e. the French word for and") = REDPLANET; definition: "Mars" The answer is REDPLANET.

Mars plot supporting Communist and Parisian (9)

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