Doesn't go right inside but wanders around (6)
I believe the answer is:
strays
'wanders around' is the definition.
'strays' can be an answer for 'wanders' (I've seen this in another clue). I am not sure about the 'around' bit.
'doesn't go right inside' is the wordplay.
'doesn't go' becomes 'stays' (I've seen this in another clue).
'right' becomes 'r' (common abbreviation).
'inside' indicates putting letters inside.
'stays' going around 'r' is 'STRAYS'.
'but' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for strays that I've seen before include "Homeless animals" , "Wanders off the beaten track, gets lost" , "Wanders off course" , "Wanders off the intended route" , "Runaways" .)