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Is wrong, by the way (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sin

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This could be a double definition.

'is wrong' is the first definition.
(wrong can mean a sin or crime)

'way' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'by the' is the link.

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(Other definitions for sin that I've seen before include "grave offence" , "'Transgression, mortal or venial (3)'" , "Serious offence" , "Serious transgression" , "Pride, say" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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