A narcissist has a big one
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 21, 2026
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Clue
A narcissist has a big one (3)
Answer
The answer to A narcissist has a big one is Ego (3 letters).
Why does Ego fit this clue?
This clue uses a straightforward definition with a descriptive qualifier to point to EGO. An ego is a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance, representing one's conscious sense of identity and worth. The phrase 'a narcissist has a big one' directly describes someone with an inflated ego, since narcissism is characterized by excessive self-love and an exaggerated sense of one's own importance. The word comes from Latin meaning 'I' and was popularized in psychology by Freud's structural model of the mind.
What does A narcissist has a big one mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
narcissist
noun
•a person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves
•someone with an inflated sense of self-importance and deep need for excessive attention
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The clue A narcissist has a big one has been used across multiple crosswords. Here’s every puzzle where it’s appeared, most recent first.
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What does Ego mean?
noun
•The self, especially with a sense of self-importance.
•(Freudian) The most central part of the mind, which mediates with one's surroundings.
Origin of the word Ego
•origin: Latin 'ego' meaning 'I'
•period: 14th century
The word was popularized in psychology by Freud's structural model of the psyche, where he used the Latin term directly rather than translating it to German.
How to use Ego in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Ego.
•“His massive ego made it impossible for him to accept any criticism or admit when he was wrong.”
•“She had to set aside her ego and ask for help with the difficult project.”
•“The meditation practice helped him quiet his ego and find inner peace.”
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- The answer is Ego (3 letters).
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- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 21, 2026.
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- The answer has 3 letters: Ego.
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- This clue has appeared in 2 puzzles, most recently the New York Times Mini on March 21, 2026.
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