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Again, figure as a revolutionary (3)

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I believe the answer is:

red

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This could be a double definition.

'again figure' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both human attributes as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'a revolutionary' is the second definition.
(red can informally mean a communist)

'as' is the link.

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(Other definitions for red that I've seen before include "Colour of blood" , "Looking embarrassed" , "Colour of communism" , "Colour for a blusher" , "Inflamed" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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