A great number is a large quantity of something. The term can be used to describe a variety of different things, such as people, objects, or even abstract concepts. In this crossword puzzle, the term 'a great number' is represented by four different words: HORDES (6 letters), Loads (5 letters), SCAD (4 letters), and BATTALION (9 letters). HORDES refers to a large group of people or animals, while Loads is a synonym for a large amount of something. SCAD is an informal term for a large number of people or things, and BATTALION is a military term for a large unit of soldiers. All of these words can be used to describe a great number of something.