Wild side? (4)

I believe the answer is:

west

(Other definitions for west that I've seen before include "The cardinal compass point of 270 degrees" , "English county" , "One Direction" , "Small white dog" , "Mae -, US actress; W" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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