Answer: awaste

AnswerCrossword Clue
AWASTEWearing out.
AWASTESpending needlessly.
AWASTEDevastated.
AWASTEDwindling.
AWASTEIn an idle state.
AWASTEUndergoing depletion.
AWASTEGoing to seed.
AWASTEWhat ... of time!
AWASTE"What ... of talent!"
AWASTEWords before "of time" or "of talent"