What does the cryptic crossword clue "Drams taken with party person? That's less than novel (5,5)" mean?

The definition is "That’s less than novel". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SHORTS (synonym="“drams”") + TORY (synonym="“party person”") = SHORTSTORY; definition: "That's less than novel" The answer is SHORTSTORY.

Drams taken with party person? That's less than novel (5,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29089 | 13 Down | 2023-06-06 flower

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