Ghostly (or ghastly) figure (7)

I believe the answer is:

spectre

(Other definitions for spectre that I've seen before include "spirit" , "after-image?" , "Enemy organisation for James Bond; ghost" , "Ghostly figure" , "Sceptre (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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