Cryptic crossword clue
Excessive ego of one pursuing maiden? 14

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 14 letter word OVERCONFIDENCE

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The straight part
We know that "Excessive ego" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case excessive ego = overconfidence.
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What does OVERCONFIDENCE mean?

OVERCONFIDENCE noun
  1. An excessive or unwarranted degree of confidence.

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