Cries out for a sweep (5)
I believe the answer is:
weeps
'cries' is the definition.
('weep' can be a synonym of 'cry')
'for a sweep' is the wordplay.
'sweep' anagrams to 'WEEPS'.
However, I am not sure how the anagram is indicated.
'out' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for weeps that I've seen before include "Sobs" , "Sheds tears" .)