Answer:

USES

Answer	Crossword Clue
USES	Applications
USES	Takes advantage of
USES	Exploits

USES	Functions
USES	Makes the most of
USES	Partakes of
USES	Walks all over
USES	Avails
USES	Employs
USES	Manipulates for personal gain
USES	Plays for a sap

USES	Works with
USES	Treats as a tool
USES	Deals with
USES	Plays for a sucker
USES	Manipulates
USES	Brings into play
USES	Wields
USES	Capitalizes on

USES	Versatile tool's many
USES	Avails oneself of
USES	Puts to work
USES	Puts into service
USES	Purposes
USES	Plays for a fool
USES	Puts into action
USES	A Swiss Army knife has many of them

USES	Swiss Army knife's array
USES	Depletes, with "up"
USES	Exhausts
USES	Finds a purpose for
USES	Doesn't waste
USES	Dupes
USES	Consumes
USES	Versatility list

USES	Roles
USES	"101 ... for a Dead Cat"
USES	Takes off the shelf
USES	Brings to bear
USES	Makes work