Crossword Genius

Free from excessive pride (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rid

'free' is the definition.
('rid' can be a synonym of 'free')

'from excessive pride' is the wordplay.
'from' indicates a hidden word.
'RID' is hidden within 'excessive pride'.

(Other definitions for rid that I've seen before include "Free (someone of something unwanted)" , "Free, disencumber" , "Clear, remove" , "Lose, shake off" , "Free (person of affliction)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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