What does the cryptic crossword clue "Marxist compiler is a bounder (9)" mean?

The definition is "a bounder". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RED (synonym="Marxist") + SETTER (synonym="crossword compiler") = REDSETTER The answer is REDSETTER.

Marxist compiler is a bounder (9)

Independent Cryptic #11916 | 12 Across | 2024-12-18 flower

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