Answer: frittered

AnswerCrossword Clue
FRITTEREDWasted (with "away").
FRITTEREDSquandered (away)
fritteredWaste time, money, or energy on trifling matters
fritteredDivide (something) into small pieces
fritteredDwindle; diminish
fritteredFRITTER, to squander little by little