Snoop about for ladle (5)
I believe the answer is:
spoon
'ladle' is the definition.
(thesaurus)
'snoop about' is the wordplay.
'about' indicates anagramming the letters.
'snoop' is an anagram of 'SPOON'.
'for' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for spoon that I've seen before include "may create a stir" , "Indulge in sentimental courtship - eating utensil" , "Cuddle" , "cooking utensil" , "Piece of cutlery" .)