They’re for raising flags (5)

I believe the answer is:

jacks

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'they're for raising' is the first definition.
(tools used to raise cars)

'flags' is the second definition.
(a jack is a type of flag)

(Other definitions for jacks that I've seen before include "Small bowls" , "salts" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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