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Intrepid traveller? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rep

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'traveller?' is the definition.
(travel company worker)

'intrepid' is the wordplay.
'REP' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I'm not sure how the hidden word is indicated.

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(Other definitions for rep that I've seen before include "Material for curtains" , "Stuff" , "Corded fabric" , "Travelling salesman" , "agent" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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