Word often confused with "fewer"

I believe the answer is:

less

(Other definitions for less that I've seen before include "A smaller amount" , "In smaller quantity" , "Wanting" , "Comparative of 'a little'" , "See 12" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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