What does the cryptic crossword clue "Selfishness, for example, by head of office (3)" mean?

The definition is "Selfishness,". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EG (abbreviation="for example,") + O (abbreviation="office") = EGO; definition: "Selfishness," The answer is EGO.

Selfishness, for example, by head of office (3)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17414 | 22 Across | 2024-08-01 flower

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