Figures there are still saints about (6)
I believe the answer is:
sevens
'figures there are' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.
'still saints about' is the wordplay.
'still' becomes 'even' (synonyms).
'saints' becomes 'ss' (an abbreviation for saint written twice).
'about' indicates putting letters inside.
'even' inserted into 'ss' is 'SEVENS'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for sevens that I've seen before include "Card game; form of rugby" , "cards!" , "Numbers" , "77" , "Form of Rugby Union" .)