What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cleaner ticks off mourner (13)" mean?

The definition is "Cleaner". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CARPETS (synonym="ticks off") + WEEPER (synonym="mourner") = CARPETSWEEPER; definition: "Cleaner" The answer is CARPETSWEEPER.

Cleaner ticks off mourner (13)

Independent Cryptic #11689 | 21 Across | 2024-03-28 flower

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