What does the cryptic crossword clue "Guillotined, peak figure (5)" mean?

The definition is "figure". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. HEIGHT (synonym of "peak") [beheading: "Guillotined,"]; definition: "figure" The answer is Eight.

Guillotined, peak figure (5)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3117 | 7 Down | 2021-07-18 flower

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