At or of the side (7)

I believe the answer is:

lateral

(Other definitions for lateral that I've seen before include "Tall ear (anag.)" , "to one side" , "This kind of thinking is unconventional" , "Shoot" , "Possibly right" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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