Cryptic crossword clue
Steer badly, having awful consequences at the outset in fog 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word MISDIRECT

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What does MISDIRECT mean?

MISDIRECT verb
  1. To direct something wrongly
  2. To direct attention away from covert actions or intended targets.
  3. To put the incorrect address on a mail item

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