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Loss of money earned over players -- 100's missing (7)

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wastage

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'loss' is the definition.
(wastage is a kind of loss)

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(Other definitions for wastage that I've seen before include "natural decay" , "Loss through careless use" , "Unprofitable spending" , "exhausting" , "Useless spending" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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