What does the cryptic crossword clue "Modesty of fling with head (7)" mean?

The definition is "Modesty". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SHY (synonym of "fling") + NESS (synonym of "head"); definition: "Modesty" The answer is SHYNESS.

Modesty of fling with head (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29327 | 24 Across | 2024-03-11 flower

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