What does the cryptic crossword clue "Figure on outside of horse is twelve (7)" mean?

The definition is "Figure". The wordplay uses charade, container. NAG (synonym of "horse") + NOON (synonym of "twelve") [container: "outside"]; definition: "Figure" The answer is NONAGON.

Figure on outside of horse is twelve (7)

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