Protective sewing aid (7)

I believe the answer is:

thimble

(Other definitions for thimble that I've seen before include "Thumb thing" , "See 5" , "Sewing tool" , "digital screen" , "Protective item for the tailor" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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