Sharp little stick took out Mrs Sayers' eye. (3)

I believe the answer is:

peg

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'sharp little stick' is the definition.
'peg' can be an answer for 'stick' (thesaurus). I am not sure about the 'sharp little' bit.

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(Other definitions for peg that I've seen before include "Limit" , "Hook" , "Kind of clip for fastening clothes to line" , "Short pin or bolt" , "Wooden pin, small marker" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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