What does the cryptic crossword clue "How to make a hole in finger (5)" mean?

The definition is "finger". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DIG (synonym="make") + IT (synonym="in") = DIGIT; definition: "finger" The answer is Digit.

How to make a hole in finger (5)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3001 | 1 Across | 2019-04-28 flower

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