Cryptic crossword clue
Contents of Communist strongholds? 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word COMFORTS

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The straight part
We know that "Contents" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case contents = comforts.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does COMFORTS mean?

COMFORTS noun
  1. Contentment, ease.
  2. Something that offers comfort.
  3. A consolation; something relieving suffering or worry.
  4. A cause of relief or satisfaction.
COMFORTS verb
  1. To relieve the distress or suffering of; to provide comfort to.
  2. To make comfortable.
  3. To make strong; to invigorate; to fortify; to corroborate.
  4. To assist or help; to aid.

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