What does the cryptic crossword clue "Singers otherwise found in numbers (6)" mean?

The definition is "Singers". The wordplay uses charade, container. OR (synonym of "otherwise") + TENS (synonym of "numbers") [container: "found in"]; definition: "Singers" The answer is Tenors.

Singers otherwise found in numbers (6)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3085 | 26 Across | 2020-12-06 flower

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