What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fearless traveller in current books and papers (8)" mean?

The definition is "Fearless". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). I (synonym of "current") + NT (synonym of "books") + REP (synonym of "traveller") + ID (synonym of "papers"); definition: "Fearless" The answer is INTREPID.

Fearless traveller in current books and papers (8)

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