Figures to turn in all directions but west (5)
I believe the answer is:
nines
'figures' is the definition.
I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for nines that I've seen before include "squares" , "9s" , "Dressed to these is to be perfectly turned out" , "Very smart if dressed to these" , "Dressed to these and you're well-turned-out" .)