Cryptic crossword clue
After turbulent weeks, start to drift out of line

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SKEWED

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The straight part
We know that "out of line" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case out of line = skewed.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SKEWED mean?

SKEWED verb
  1. To form or shape in an oblique way; to cause to take an oblique position.
  2. To bias or distort in a particular direction.
  3. To hurl or throw.
  4. To move obliquely; to move sideways, to sidle; to lie obliquely.
  5. To jump back or sideways in fear or surprise; to shy, as a horse.
  6. To look at obliquely; to squint; hence, to look slightingly or suspiciously.
SKEWED adjective
  1. Twisted at an angle.
  2. (of information) Biased, distorted

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