Answer: fiddled

AnswerCrossword Clue
FIDDLEDFussed
FIDDLEDWasted time.
FIDDLEDEmulated Jean-Luc Ponty
fiddledPlay the fiddle
fiddledPass time aimlessly, without doing or achieving anything of substance
fiddledTouch or fidget with something in a restless or nervous way
fiddledFIDDLE, to play a violin
fiddledTinker with something in an attempt to make minor adjustments or improvements
fiddledFalsify (figures, data, or records), typically in order to gain money
fiddledPlay (a tune) on the fiddle