Nine-digit Social Security stat (6)

I believe the answer is:

number

(Other definitions for number that I've seen before include "Mathematical value" , "Symbol indicating how many" , "Vend" , "(Symbol for) quantity" , "comparatively lacking in feeling" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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