Cryptic crossword clue
Used badly, as a table that gets covered with things? 3,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 4 letter word PUT UPON

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Used badly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case used badly = put upon.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PUT UPON mean?

PUT UPON adjective
  1. Imposed on, taken advantage of, used, taken for granted, or unappreciated.

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