What does the cryptic crossword clue "Self-important university professor's first? Shame (6)" mean?

The definition is "Self-important". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). U (abbreviation="university") + P (first_letter="professor's") + PITY (synonym="Shame") = UPPITY; definition: "Self-important" The answer is UPPITY.

Self-important university professor's first? Shame (6)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17601 | 19 Across | 2025-04-21 flower

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