The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word STATS
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The straight part
We know that "key figures" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case key figures = stats.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does STATS mean?
STATS noun- A mathematical science concerned with data collection, presentation, analysis, and interpretation.
- A systematic collection of data on measurements or observations, often related to demographic information such as population counts, incomes, population counts at different ages, etc.
- Attributes of a unit in a game (e.g. health, damage output)