Quick at figures, always? (6)

I believe the answer is:

clever

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'quick' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'figures always?' is the wordplay.
'figures' becomes 'cl' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'always?' becomes 'ever' ('ever' can be a synonym of 'always').
'cl'+'ever'='CLEVER'

'at' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for clever that I've seen before include "Bright, quick-witted, intelligent" , "Skilful, adroit" , "Quick at learning, bright" , "Box ---, outwit someone" , "Cute" .)

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