What figures in figuring out our catcall (10)

I believe the answer is:

calculator

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'what figures in figuring' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'out our catcall' is the wordplay.
'out' indicates an anagram.
'our'+'catcall'='ourcatcall'
'ourcatcall' anagrammed gives 'CALCULATOR'.

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(Other definitions for calculator that I've seen before include "Adding machine" , "See 12" , "Ready reckoner" , "this should provide some answers" , "Sum-doer's aid" .)

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

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