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Utilize incorrectly

Ross

I believe the answer is:

misuse

(Other definitions for misuse that I've seen before include "Apply badly or incorrectly" , "Ill-treat" , "poor employment" , "Ill-treatment" , "Put to the wrong purpose" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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