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Cried set should be sorted in a careful manner (8)

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I believe the answer is:

discreet

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'sorted in a careful manner' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'cried set should' is the wordplay.
'cried set' can be anagrammed to 'DISCREET'.
But, I am not clear how the anagram is indicated.

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(Other definitions for discreet that I've seen before include "Diplomatic" , "Doesn't blab secrets, cautious" , "Careful in keeping a secret" , "Circumspect, considerate" , "Careful not to attract attention" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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