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... not, want not (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

waste

(Other definitions for waste that I've seen before include "Use carelessly" , "Uncultivated area" , "Not use effectively" , "Squander; spoil" , "Unwanted material" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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