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Perturbed, changed course (3,5)

Ross

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put about

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'perturbed changed course' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for put about that I've seen before include "published" , "broadcast" , "made available" , "Spread information, or turn around like ship" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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