Finger-cover for sewing (7)

I believe the answer is:

thimble

(Other definitions for thimble that I've seen before include "one player conceals in game" , "Sewer's protection" , "Thumb thing" , "Belt him (anag)" , "Protection from a needle" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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