What haste makes, it's said (5)

I believe the answer is:

waste

(Other definitions for waste that I've seen before include "Use carelessly" , "Sweat (anag)" , "Misuse" , "Unwanted material" , "Discarded material" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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