Charm died out when dissipated (9)
I believe the answer is:
dispelled
'dissipated' is the definition.
('dispel' can be a synonym of 'dissipate')
'charm died out' is the wordplay.
'charm' becomes 'spell' (both can mean a bit of magic).
'out' is an insertion indicator.
'spell' put inside 'died' is 'DISPELLED'.
'when' acts as a link.
(Another definition for dispelled that I've seen is " Piled sled (anag.)".)
I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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