Help and applause for the worker (4)
I believe the answer is:
hand
I believe this clue is a triple definition!
'help' is the first definition.
(I know that hand is a type of help)
'and' acts as a link.
'applause' is the second definition.
(hand is a kind of applause)
'for' acts as a link.
'the worker' is the third definition.
(hand is a kind of worker)
(Other definitions for hand that I've seen before include "Clock-pointer" , "Aid?" , "audience response?" , "Worker - penmanship - four inches" , "writing" .)