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Used time (in a specific way) (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spent

(Other definitions for spent that I've seen before include "Drained of energy - or paid out" , "Used up; exhausted" , "Worn Out, exhausted" , "Expended" , "Exhausted, having paid money?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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