“Inflated sense of self-importance” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EGO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Inflated sense of self-importance”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 7, 2025, where it runs at 59 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.