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Socialist message, like the words of Jesus? (3-6)

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I believe the answer is:

red-letter

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'the words of jesus?' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'socialist message' is the wordplay.
'socialist' becomes 'red' (socialism is often associated with the colour red).
'message' becomes 'letter' (letter is a kind of message).
'red'+'letter'='RED-LETTER'

'like' is the link.

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(Other definitions for red-letter that I've seen before include "Scarlet missive to signal memorable day" , "(Sign of day that's) memorably important" , "This day is memorable - hence scarlet missive" , "This day is memorable due to scarlet missive" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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