Play a role, I reckon (6)
I believe the answer is:
figure
This clue could be a double definition.
'play a role' is the first definition.
(synonyms)
'reckon' is the second definition.
(I know that reckon can be written as figure)
'i' is the link.
I am not very happy about this link. It may belong to one of the definitions.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for figure that I've seen before include "Reckon" , "Shape; amount of money" , "Diagram or digit" , "Body shape" , "Symbol, numeral" .)