astray

astray has 3 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 6.

Definitions

• adv. & a.. Out of the right, either in a literal or in a figurative sense; wandering; as, to lead one astray.
• adv.. away from the right path or direction; "he was led astray"
• adv.. far from the intended target; "the arrow went wide of the mark"; "a bullet went astray and killed a bystander"