Widely travelled, carrying protection for fliers (6)

I believe the answer is:

elytra

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'protection for fliers' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'widely travelled carrying' is the wordplay.
'carrying' indicates a hidden word.
'ELYTRA' is hidden within 'widely travelled'.

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(Other definitions for elytra that I've seen before include "plates of worms!" , "cases (used on flights)" , "specialised wings" , "Beetle parts" , "protection for insects" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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