What does the cryptic crossword clue "International traveller initially thought reclusive (9)" mean?

The definition is "reclusive". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). INT (abbreviation="International") + ROVER (synonym="traveller") + T (first_letter="thought") = INTROVERT; definition: "reclusive" The answer is INTROVERT.

International traveller initially thought reclusive (9)

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