Cryptic crossword clue
They flew in the early days with authority 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word WRIGHTS

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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What does WRIGHTS mean?

WRIGHTS noun
  1. A builder or maker of something.

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