Number of ladies drink (4)

I believe the answer is:

bevy

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This clue could be a double definition.

'number of' is the first definition.
'bevy' can be an answer for 'number' (thesaurus). I am not sure about the 'of' bit.

'drink' is the second definition.
(short for beverage)

'ladies' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for bevy that I've seen before include "Flock of larks; group of beautiful women" , "many girls" , "Gaggle" , "Pack" , "Many women" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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