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Digital security providers? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

toecaps

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'digital security providers?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are plural nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.

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(Other definitions for toecaps that I've seen before include "Shoe protectors" , "Steel attachments to fronts of shoes" , "Feature of protective footwear" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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