What does the cryptic crossword clue "Irregular method to attract backing (7)" mean?

The definition is "Irregular". The wordplay uses a reversal. WAY (synonym="WAY") + DRAW (reversal="DRAW") = WAYWARD The answer is WAYWARD.

Irregular method to attract backing (7)

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