What does the cryptic crossword clue "Say what to do to get that whole number? (5)" mean?

The definition is "number". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). DIG (synonym="do") + IT (synonym="get") = DIGIT; definition: "whole number?" The answer is DIGIT.

Say what to do to get that whole number? (5)

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