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Reg only has selfish consideration (3)

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I believe the answer is:

ego

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'selfish consideration' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to thinking as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I don't see?

'reg only has' is the wordplay.
'has' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'EGO' can be found hidden inside 'reg only'.

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(Other definitions for ego that I've seen before include "Sense of self, conceit" , "One's image of oneself" , "Consciousness" , "(Self-assertive) personality" , "number one" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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