Cryptic crossword clue
Moore's ultimate in standing figures 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word STATUES

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The straight part
We know that "figures" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case figures = statues.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does STATUES mean?

STATUES noun
  1. A three-dimensional work of art, usually representing a person or animal, usually created by sculpting, carving, molding, or casting.
  2. A portrait.
STATUES noun
  1. A children's game in which the players have to stand still without moving.

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