Figure there's no war in Peshawar, possibly (5)

I believe the answer is:

shape

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'figure' is the definition.
(I know that figure can be written as shape)

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(Other definitions for shape that I've seen before include "Good physical form" , "External form" , "For good physical condition" , "'Figure, outline (5)'" , "Mould into new phase" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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