Remained when I left to wander off (7)

I believe the answer is:

meander

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'wander off' is the definition.
'meander' can be an answer for 'wander' (I've seen this before). I'm unsure of the 'off' bit.

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(Other definitions for meander that I've seen before include "circuitous route" , "turning thereon?" , "Indirectly move" , "Wander aimlessly like a stream" , "Renamed (anag)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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