The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word NONAGON
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More clues leading to the result NONAGON
- Figure it’s high time to arrest Harry!
- Figure a small number continue to badger
- Figure working alongside someone who never complains?
- Figure a small number badger without respite?
- Drama introduces Harry: touching figure!
- Twelve having bother getting in shape
- Figure horse to be caught by midday
- Figure 12 captivates Harry
- 12 keeping Harry in shape
- Canon agonises somewhat to reveal figure
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The straight part
We know that "shape" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shape = nonagon.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does NONAGON mean?
NONAGON noun- A polygon with nine sides and nine angles; an enneagon