What does the cryptic crossword clue "Surprise stronghold, reportedly something crumbly? (9)" mean?

The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). Sounds like (reportedly) ‘rock’ (surprise) + FORT (stronghold) – ROQUEFORT is a crumbly blue cheese The answer is ROQUEFORT.

Surprise stronghold, reportedly something crumbly? (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29520 | 6 Down | 2024-10-22 flower

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