They sweep basement initially, then kitchen and study (6)

I believe the answer is:

brooms

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'they' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are plural nouns.
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(Other definitions for brooms that I've seen before include "Sweeping implements and shrubs" , "Sweepers" , "Sweeping brushes and various shrubs" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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