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The designer of head gear for the mine worker. I will enter (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

milliner

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'the designer of head gear for the mine' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'worker i will enter' is the wordplay.
'worker' becomes 'miner' (miner is a kind of worker).
'i will' becomes 'I'll' (abbreviation).
'enter' indicates putting letters inside.
'miner' going around 'ill' is 'MILLINER'.

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(Other definitions for milliner that I've seen before include "Maker and seller of hats" , "Hat-maker" , "Garment maker" , "Maker of women's hats" , "trader" .)

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