Crossword Genius

Was Edward not utilised? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

wasted

'utilised?' is the definition.
(wasting is a kind of utilising)

'was edward' is the wordplay.
'edward' becomes 'ted'.
'was'+'ted'='WASTED'

'not' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for wasted that I've seen before include "Drunk (as a missed opportunity?)" , "Squandered or weakened" , "Squandered, dissipated" , "Used unprofitably or lost weight" , "Not used to good advantage" .)

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