The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word MACERATED
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The straight part
We know that "Wasted" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wasted = macerated.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does MACERATED mean?
MACERATED verb- To soften (something) or separate it into pieces by soaking it in a heated or unheated liquid.
- To make lean; to cause to waste away.
- To subdue the appetite by poor or scanty diet; to mortify.
- To mortify the flesh in general.