Miser's self-regard or empty callousness returned (7)

From Daily Telegraph Cryptic 31254, 5A

5A — Miser's self-regard or empty callousness returned (7)SCROOGE

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'Miser's'
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'empty'
  • Operation
    'empty' signals a letter_selection operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'callousness'
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'returned'
  • Operation
    'returned' signals a reversal operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'self-regard or callousness'
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'self-regard' → EGO
  • Assembly
    EGO + OR + CS > EGOORCS = SCROOGE

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