The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word FERAL
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result FERAL
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The straight part
We know that "Wild" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wild = feral.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does FERAL mean?
FERAL noun- A domesticated animal that has returned to the wild; an animal, particularly a domesticated animal, living independently of humans.
- A contemptible young person, a lout, a person who behaves wildly.
- A person who has isolated themselves from the outside world; one living an alternative lifestyle.
- (furry subculture) A character in furry art or literature which has the physical characteristics (body) of a regular animal (typically quadripedal), that may or may not be able to communicate with humans or anthros (contrasts anthro)
- Wild, untamed, especially of domesticated animals having returned to the wild.
- (of a person) Contemptible, unruly, misbehaved.