Runaway affairs? (6)

I believe the answer is:

drains

(Other definitions for drains that I've seen before include "Pipes to carry away liquid" , "Channels for liquids or sewage" , "Exhausts" , "Conduits for carrying away rainwater" , "System carrying away rain water" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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