Crossword Clue:

the act of straying

AnswerCrossword Clue
OFFONATANGENTStraying from the subject
DEVIANTStraying from the norm
ERRANTStraying from the course
ONTOPICNot straying from the subject
ERRANTStraying from the right course
ERRANTStraying from the correct course
TOPICDRIFTStraying from the original subject
HERETICOne seriously straying from the flock?