Usual figure in reparations (3)

I believe the answer is:

par

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'usual' is the definition.
(par is an average golf score)

'figure in reparations' is the wordplay.
'PAR' is hidden within the letters.
But, I am uncertain how the hidden word is indicated.

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(Other definitions for par that I've seen before include "Accepted standard" , "Expected golf hole score" , "State of equality" , "Expected number of strokes for hole (golf)" , "Regular score" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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