Scatter or spread around (5)
I believe the answer is:
strew
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'scatter' is the first definition.
(I know this)
'spread around' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
(Other definitions for strew that I've seen before include "Scatter, spread around" , "Scatter untidily" , "Sprinkle" , "Scatter loosely" .)