What does the cryptic crossword clue "What'll fill gap between 45 and 78? (11)" mean?

The definition is "What’ll fill gap between 45 and 78". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). THIRTY (synonym="THIRTY") + THREE (synonym="78 minus 45 equals 33; gap between 78 and 45") = THIRTYTHREE The answer is THIRTYTHREE.

What'll fill gap between 45 and 78? (11)

Independent Cryptic #11762 | 14 Across | 2024-06-21 flower

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