What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bighead having grand slam of 25 21D 10 & 6 first? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Bighead". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EGOT (synonym="the “grand slam” of EMMY, GRAMMY, OSCAR and TONY awards as indicated by the referenced clues") + IST (synonym="1st = first") = EGOTIST; definition: "Bighead" The answer is EGOTIST.

Bighead having grand slam of 25 21D 10 & 6 first? (7)

Independent Cryptic #11675 | 14 Across | 2024-03-12 flower

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