Crossword Genius

The golfer's conceit (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ego

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'conceit' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'the golfer's' is the wordplay.
'EGO' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I'm not sure how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for ego that I've seen before include "One's self image" , "One's self-image" , "Personal pride" , "Conceit - the Latin "I"" , "Conscious mind" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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