Fritters away time Crossword Clue

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Fritters away time Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

TIME (noun)
1. a reading of a point in time as given by a clock
2. rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration
TIME (verb)
1. measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time
2. adjust so that a force is applied and an action occurs at the desired time
AWAY (adverb)
1. out of the way (especially away from one’s thoughts)
2. from one’s possession
AWAY (adjective)
1. (of a baseball pitch) on the far side of home plate from the batter
2. not present; having left

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