Figures in court? (5)

I believe the answer is:

fives

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'figures in court?' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both quantities as well as being plural nouns.
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(Other definitions for fives that I've seen before include "bunch capable of causing injury?" , "Squash relative" , "horse disease as before" , "Small numbers" , "Indoor court game" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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