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Give rank and number (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

gross

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This might be a double definition.

'give rank' is the first definition.
'gross' can be an answer for 'rank' (I've seen this before). I am not sure about the 'give' bit.

'number' is the second definition.
(gross is a kind of number)

'and' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for gross that I've seen before include "Rank" , "figure well over a ton" , "Foul" , "Coarse and crude" , "Make altogether" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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