Crossword Genius

Time-consuming story's less powerful (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lite

'less powerful' is the definition.

'time-consuming story's' is the wordplay.
'time' becomes 't' (abbreviation).
'consuming' is an insertion indicator (consume can mean to bring in or absorb).
'story' becomes 'lie' (story can mean a fabrication).
't' put into 'lie' is 'LITE'.

(Other definitions for lite that I've seen before include "Low in calories" , "With fewer calories" , "Low in strength" .)

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