What does the cryptic crossword clue "One covers two miles in ten, going astray on the way (8)" mean?

The definition is "on the way". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of MM (synonym="two miles") + IN (synonym="IN") + TEN (synonym="TEN") + I (synonym="one") = IMMINENT; definition: "on the way" The answer is IMMINENT.

One covers two miles in ten, going astray on the way (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29214 | 7 Down | 2023-10-30 flower

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