In an incorrect manner (5)

I believe the answer is:

amiss

(Other definitions for amiss that I've seen before include "Wrong; inaccurate" , "Taking wrong turn" , "Not functioning properly" , "Wrong (a girl!)" , "(Gone) wrong" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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