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They're better boosted than inflated (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

egos

(Other definitions for egos that I've seen before include "feelings of self-importance" , "Lots of self-esteem" , "Self-images" , "People's personal pride - the parts of them that are conscious" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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