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Mark and Ian wandering on the street (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stain

'mark' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'ian wandering on the street' is the wordplay.
'wandering' is an anagram indicator.
'on' indicates putting letters inside (as in clothing 'on' a person).
'the street' becomes 'st' (abbreviation).
'ian' with letters rearranged gives 'ain'.
'ain' going around 'st' is 'STAIN'.

'and' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for stain that I've seen before include "Blot" , "Satin (anag.)" , "Stigma" , "Spot - shame" , "Blemish; colour (wood)" .)

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