Meissen figure's unbeatable rival (7)

I believe the answer is:

nemesis

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'unbeatable rival' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'meissen figure's' is the wordplay.
'meissen' anagrams to 'NEMESIS'.
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(Other definitions for nemesis that I've seen before include "Greek god of vengeance" , "Fate" , "An agent of vengeance and retribution" , "rival who can't be beaten" , "Greek goddess - opponent who cannot be beaten" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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