Handle for opening a door (8)

I believe the answer is:

doorknob

(Other definitions for doorknob that I've seen before include "Rounded handle" , "Handle for portal" , "Turn it to gain entry" , "It may be turned to gain entrance" , "Handle for entry" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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