The "se" of per se Crossword Clue

Today's (16 March 2023) crossword provided to us by L.A. Times Daily and the clue is "The "se" of per se".
The right answer or rather the best answer listed below:

Definition of "ITSELF"

used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a thing or animal previously mentioned as the subject of the clause

Example :

his horse hurt itself

the company has established itself as a leader in the field

the roots are several inches long, though the plant itself is only a foot tall

 The Crossword clue "The "se" of per se" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
L.A. Times Daily	16 March 2023	ITSELF