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Figure given by Defense Department (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pentagon

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'figure' is the first definition.
(type of geometrical figure)

'defense department' is the second definition.
(the Pentagon is the US Department of Defense)

'given by' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for pentagon that I've seen before include "government HQ abroad" , "A shape; Arlington HQ" , "rectangle snipped at one corner?" , "military leadership" , "US military leaders" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph and The Independent.
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