Homeless dog (5)

I believe the answer is:

stray

(Other definitions for stray that I've seen before include "Appearing occasionally" , "out of place" , "Wander; be unfaithful" , "Lost pet" , "Wander off course" .)

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

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