Colliery worker (5)

I believe the answer is:

miner

(Other definitions for miner that I've seen before include "Collier" , "Person who works underground" , "Pitman" , "Pit worker" , "One who digs for ore" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror, the Sydney Morning Herald and the Evening Standard.

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