What does the cryptic crossword clue "Figure shut in with endless pain (8)" mean?

The definition is "Figure". The wordplay uses a deletion. PENT (synonym="shut in") + AGON (synonym="AGON") = PENTAGON; definition: "Figure" The answer is PENTAGON.

Figure shut in with endless pain (8)

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