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Needless use (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

waste

(Other definitions for waste that I've seen before include "Spend thoughtlessly or use inefficiently" , "Use to no purpose" , "Fritter away" , "Refuse, garbage, rubbish" , "Uncultivated area" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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