It has its peaks and valleys (5)

I believe the answer is:

graph

(Other definitions for graph that I've seen before include "Mathematical plot" , "Diagram showing the relationship between variable quantities" , "Symbolic diagram" , "Drawing showing relationship between quantities" , "Drawing showing quantities plotted on axes" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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