What does the cryptic crossword clue "Consume a smaller quantity? It's of no avail! (7)" mean?

The definition is "avail!". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). USE (synonym="Consume") + LESS (synonym="smaller") = USELESS; definition: "no avail!" The answer is USELESS.

Consume a smaller quantity? It's of no avail! (7)

Guardian Cryptic #25315 | 4 Down | 2011-05-06 flower

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