Puts laundry into piles, say (5)

I believe the answer is:

sorts

(Other definitions for sorts that I've seen before include "Arranges in correct or desired sequence" , "Out of this is unhappy" , "Kinds" , "Segregates items into groups" , "Systematically arranges" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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