What does the cryptic crossword clue "It's doubtful absorbing books will show number of patriots (6)" mean?

The definition is "number of patriots". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). NT (synonym="books – New Testament") in AHEM (synonym="it’s doubtful") = ANTHEM; definition: "number of patriots" The answer is ANTHEM.

It's doubtful absorbing books will show number of patriots (6)

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