What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pro formerly on the plump side, say (3,7)" mean?

The definition is "say". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FOR (synonym="Pro") + EX (abbreviation="formerly") + AMPLE (synonym="plump") = FOR EXAMPLE; definition: "say" The answer is FOR EXAMPLE.

Pro formerly on the plump side, say (3,7)

Times Cryptic #28674 | 18 Across | 2023-08-05 flower

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