What does the cryptic crossword clue "Figure in great pain, not unknown following year-end (7)" mean?

The definition is "Figure". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DEC (synonym="year-end") + AGON (synonym="AGON") = DECAGON; definition: "Figure" The answer is DECAGON.

Figure in great pain, not unknown following year-end (7)

Times Cryptic #29096 | 9 Across | 2024-12-10 flower

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