We use Medium's word count. Just highlight the story in Medium to get the word count.

I can't see that story since it was rejected. It's odd that an editor wouldn't attach a private message.

Resubmit it now and put a note* on it that says, "Please have Nancy check this."

*To PM anyone, you can go to their story, click anywhere, and go to the little lock on the right. Click that and it opens a dialogue box.