Contend the figure has been entered in full (8)

I believe the answer is:

complete

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'contend' is the definition.
(I know that complete is a kind of play)

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(Other definitions for complete that I've seen before include "Whole, entire, uncut" , "Execute" , "Finished - whole" , "Perfect - finish" , "Bring to a satisfactory end" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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