What does the cryptic crossword clue "Impractical figure out to cover cooking vessel (8)" mean?

The definition is "Impractical". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CRACK (synonym="figure") + POT (synonym="vessel") = CRACKPOT; definition: "Impractical" The answer is Crackpot.

Impractical figure out to cover cooking vessel (8)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3034 | 2 Down | 2019-12-15 flower

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