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Wander away from the right path unintentionally (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stray

(Other definitions for stray that I've seen before include "Wander off course" , "Appearing occasionally" , "Go off course" , "Homeless cat" , "Waif and - -" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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