Tries designing flags (5)
I believe the answer is:
tires
'flags' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'tries designing' is the wordplay.
'tries' anagrams to 'TIRES'.
But, I am unsure how the anagram is indicated.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for tires that I've seen before include "Weakens" , "Wearies" , "Becomes weary and in need of rest" , "Exhausts" , "Grows weary of rites" .)