The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word UNDERUSE
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The straight part
We know that "being insufficiently exploited" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case being insufficiently exploited = underuse.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does UNDERUSE mean?
UNDERUSE noun- The act of using (something) less than expected.
- To use (something) less than expected