How many have less feeling? (6)

I believe the answer is:

number

I believe this is a double definition.

'how many' is the first definition.

'less feeling?' is the second definition.
(more numb)

'have' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for number that I've seen before include "Is it sung" , "Count; amount" , "Arithmetical value; song" , "No longer" , "less sensitive" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News and The Irish Independent.

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