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It's futile to consume a smaller amount (7)

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I believe the answer is:

useless

'it's futile' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'consume a smaller amount' is the wordplay.
'consume' becomes 'use' (use can mean to consume or get through).
'a smaller amount' becomes 'less' (I've seen this in another clue).
'use'+'less'='USELESS'

'to' is the link.

(Other definitions for useless that I've seen before include "Without any worthwhile application" , "Good for nothing" , "Having no beneficial function" , "Ineffective" , "Of no benefit" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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