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Offer twice the figure (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bid

'offer' is the definition.
(bid is a kind of offer)

'twice the figure' is the wordplay.
'twice' becomes 'bi' (eg biannual, biweekly).
'the figure' becomes 'd' (I've seen this in other clues).
'bi'+'d'='BID'

(Other definitions for bid that I've seen before include "Offer a price" , "Tender (for work)" , "Attempt, offer" , "Make an offer at auction" , "Invite" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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