Wet scout did circle work (5)
I believe the answer is:
soppy
'wet' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for soppy that I've seen before include "Overemotional" , "Indulgently sentimental" , "Feebly sentimental" , "Mushy" , "Feeble; sentimental" .)