The term 'FIGURE PEDESTAL' is a combination of two words, 'FIGURE' and 'PEDESTAL'. FIGURE refers to a representation of a person or thing, usually in the form of a sculpture or painting. A PEDESTAL is a support structure, often made of stone, that is used to elevate an object such as a statue or IDOL. The crossword solution for this term is 'IDOL', which is a FIGURE or representation of a deity or other revered FIGURE, typically made of stone or metal and placed on a PEDESTAL.