Rubber needed for wrong figures (7)

I believe the answer is:

masseur

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'rubber needed' is the definition.
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I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for masseur that I've seen before include "With prearranged postage" , "Reliever of muscle pain or tension" , "Massage provider" , "Professional rubber?" , "Muscle manipulator" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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