Cryptic crossword clue
Waste in East Anglian town I disposed of, having secured parking 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word DISSIPATE

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The straight part
We know that "Waste" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case waste = dissipate.
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What does DISSIPATE mean?

DISSIPATE verb
  1. To drive away, disperse.
  2. To use up or waste; squander.
  3. To vanish by dispersion.
  4. To cause energy to be lost through its conversion to heat.
  5. To be dissolute in conduct.

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