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Figures the odds finish level! (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sevens

'figures' is the definition.
(I know this)

'odds finish level' is the wordplay.
'finish' suggests the final letters.
'level' becomes 'evens' (tied or with an equal chance of winning).
The final letter of 'odds' is 's'.
's'+'evens'='SEVENS'

'the' is the link.

(Other definitions for sevens that I've seen before include "Form of Rugby Union" , "rugby competition" , "Numbers" , "Card game; form of rugby" , "cards!" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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