What does the cryptic crossword clue "Eg Hammerstein's gigantic vehicle? (5)" mean?

The definition is "Eg Hammerstein". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OS (synonym="gigantic") + CAR (synonym="vehicle") = OSCAR; definition: "Eg Hammerstein's" The answer is OSCAR.

Eg Hammerstein's gigantic vehicle? (5)

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