Answer: misdirects

AnswerCrossword Clue
MISDIRECTSLeads astray
misdirectsAim (something) in the wrong direction
misdirectsMISDIRECT, to point in the wrong direction
misdirectsUse or apply (something) wrongly or inappropriately
misdirects(of a judge) Instruct wrongly
misdirectsSend (someone or something) to the wrong place or in the wrong direction