Help to get a first-class figure (3)
I believe the answer is:
aid
'help' is the definition.
(synonyms)
'get a first-class figure' is the wordplay.
'get' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'a first class' becomes 'ai' (Ad - top quality).
'figure' becomes 'd' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'ai'+'d' is 'AID'.
'to' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for aid that I've seen before include "A hand" , "encouragement" , "Relief" , "Care, assistance" , "Care and help" .)