Handled twigs (5)
I believe the answer is:
besom
I'm afraid I can't even guess how this answer relates to the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for besom that I've seen before include "cleaner?" , "sweeps with it?" , "Concoction of twigs" , "Broom made from twigs tied to a handle" , "Lazy woman" .)