Figures to point a ragged sleeve out (7)

I believe the answer is:

elevens

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'figures' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both quantities as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'point a ragged sleeve out' is the wordplay.
'point' becomes 'n' (North).
'a ragged' indicates anagramming the letters.
'out' indicates putting letters inside.
'sleeve' anagrammed gives 'eleves'.
'n' going into 'eleves' is 'ELEVENS'.

'to' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for elevens that I've seen before include "Eg, football teams" , "11, 11" , "Some sportsmen" , "Sports teams" , "1A, 20 [SUNDERLAND LEEDS]" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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