Creche figures (4)
I believe the answer is:
magi
'creche figures' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for magi that I've seen before include "Three Wise Men of the Bible" , "Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar" , "The three Wise Men of Bethlehem" , "Star witnesses" , "Sorcerers in ancient times" .)