Needleworker's finger guard (7)

I believe the answer is:

thimble

(Other definitions for thimble that I've seen before include "See 5" , "Digital protection" , "Cap used for protection when sewing" , "Sewing tool" , "Protection from a needle" .)

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

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