Outrider (5)

I believe the answer is:

scout

(Other definitions for scout that I've seen before include "Reconnoitre" , "Soldier on a recce mission" , "Explore" , "Explorer, spy" , "One searches for and recruits talented people" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard, The Mirror and the Newsday.

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