VERB: "to expend or consume" Crossword Clue

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VERB: "to expend or consume" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one’s own advantage
2. (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
(verb)
1. use up, consume fully
2. avail oneself to

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

EXPEND (verb)
1. use up, consume fully
2. pay out
CONSUME (verb)
1. serve oneself to, or consume regularly
2. use up (resources or materials)

Hint 3: Anagram

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