A large number crowded together (4)

I believe the answer is:

mass

(Other definitions for mass that I've seen before include "Matter; large amount" , "Total" , "Body of matter" , "Rite; quantity of matter" , "Service; horde" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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