What does the cryptic crossword clue "Star soldiers under Stalin? (8)" mean?

The definition is "Star". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RED (synonym="communist, Stalin for example") + GI (synonym="GI") + ANT (synonym="ANT") = REDGIANT; definition: "Star" The answer is REDGIANT.

Star soldiers under Stalin? (8)

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