The term 'wander from the path' can be summarized by two crossword solutions: 'STRAY' (5 letters) and 'goastray' (8 letters). Straying is a behavior in which an individual or group deviates from a set path or plan, often unintentionally. Going astray is similar to straying, but it implies that the deviation is more intentional and purposeful. Both terms are used to describe a situation in which someone or something has left their intended course of action.