What does the cryptic crossword clue "Figure almost dead? A long time left (7)" mean?

The definition is "Figure". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NUM (synonym="NUM") + ERA (synonym="ERA") + L (synonym="L") = NUMERAL; definition: "Figure" The answer is NUMERAL.

Figure almost dead? A long time left (7)

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