Protective Item For The Tailor Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is THIMBLE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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Updated: October 13, 2023

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	99%	7		Exact Match!
	noun • as much as a thimble will hold • a small metal cap to protect the finger while sewing; can be used as a small container
	40%	9		Suitable for a tailor or a tailor's shop
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	29%	10		Soft poked item in a tailor's shop
	noun • a small stiff cushion into which pins are stuck ready for use

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The Guardian Quick03 Jan 2011	Down 13
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