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Help and applause for the worker (4)

Ross

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" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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