The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word YES
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result YES
- My verse regularly lacking, I agree
- Definitely heads for Yarmouth every summer
- Son’s taken after you for sure!
- Trees lose weight, that's true
- Ultimately Mary Seacole was right
- You Tube's about to lose European sort of agreement
- Hype is oddly lacking, I agree
- . You once succeeded? Agreed
- No alternative
- Terms of Tommy Lee Jones’s agreement
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "compliant figure" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case compliant figure = yes.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 YES mean?
YES noun- An affirmative expression; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.
- A vote of support or in favor/favour of something.
- To agree with, affirm, approve.
- To attempt to flatter someone by habitually agreeing
- Used to express pleasure, joy, or great excitement.
- Response that confirms that the user is paying attention.