What does the cryptic crossword clue "Red tinsel in twists (8)" mean?

The definition is "Red". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of TINSELIN ("tinsel in") [anagram: "twists"] = LENINIST; definition: "Red" The answer is LENINIST.

Red tinsel in twists (8)

Guardian Cryptic #24486 | 18 Down | 2008-09-05 flower

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