When turning man strayed from path (6)

I believe the answer is:

sinned

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'strayed from path' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'when turning man' is the wordplay.
'when turning' becomes 'sin' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'man' becomes 'ned' (man's name).
'sin'+'ned'='SINNED'

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(Other definitions for sinned that I've seen before include "Committed a serious offence" , "Violated a moral law" , "Transgressed the moral law" , "Send in (anag.)" , "Transgressed the moral code" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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