Eg, collier (5)

I believe the answer is:

miner

(Other definitions for miner that I've seen before include "Excavator" , "One tapping vein" , "Digger for gold or coal, say" , "Man of 49" , "Pit worker" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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