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Figures that can go in opposite directions? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stats

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'figures' is the definition.
(short for statistics)

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(Other definitions for stats that I've seen before include "Copies" , "information showing sporting performance?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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