Cryptic crossword clue
Avoid pet that’s wayward and not like a natural family member 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ADOPTIVE

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What does ADOPTIVE mean?

ADOPTIVE adjective
  1. Related through adoption; more generally, relating to adoption.

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