What does the cryptic crossword clue "Brushed last of locks and blubbed (5)" mean?

The definition is "Brushed". The wordplay uses charade, parts. S (last letter of "locks") + WEPT (synonym of "blubbed") [last letter: "last"]; definition: "Brushed" The answer is SWEPT.

Brushed last of locks and blubbed (5)

Times Cryptic #28860 | 18 Across | 2024-03-09 flower

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