Figurehead runs into various types (5)
I believe the answer is:
front
'figurehead' is the definition.
(synonyms)
'runs into various types' is the wordplay.
'runs' becomes 'r' (cricket abbreviation).
'into' means one lot of letters goes inside another.
'various types' becomes 'font' (as in typefaces).
'r' put inside 'font' is 'FRONT'.
(Other definitions for front that I've seen before include "Vanguard; where armies fight" , "Forepart - audacity" , "confident manner?" , "Impudence" , "Seaside promenade" .)