Cryptic crossword clue
Number in St Kitts regularly filling wharf 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word QUANTITY

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The straight part
We know that "Number" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case number = quantity.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does QUANTITY mean?

QUANTITY noun
  1. A fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement (count, amount) of a scalar, vector, number of items or to some other way of denominating the value of a collection or group of items.
  2. An indefinite amount of something.
  3. A specific measured amount.
  4. A considerable measure or amount.
  5. Property of a phenomenon, body, or substance, where the property has a magnitude that can be expressed as number and a reference.
  6. Indicates that the entire preceding expression is henceforth considered a single object.

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