Figure to get in front, with power (5)

I believe the answer is:

force

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'power' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'figure to get in front with' is the wordplay.
'figure' becomes 'c' (I've seen this in other clues).
'to get in' indicates putting letters inside.
'front with' becomes 'fore' (fore is a kind of front. I am not sure about the 'with' bit.).
'c' inserted into 'fore' is 'FORCE'.

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(Other definitions for force that I've seen before include "'Compel, pressurise (5)'" , "Might" , "Northern waterfall" , "Powerful effect or influence" , "Royal Air - -" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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