Veer off course is a phrase used to describe when something deviates from its intended path. The crossword solutions for this phrase are SKEW (4 letters), SLUE (4 letters), YAW (3 letters), and ERR (3 letters). SKEW means to turn or move in an oblique direction, SLUE means to turn sharply, YAW means to deviate from a straight course, and ERR means to make a mistake or be incorrect. All of these words describe the action of veering off course.