What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fooled by absorbing Resistance story (4,5)" mean?

The definition is "story". The wordplay uses charade, container. HAD (synonym of "Fooled") + TIMES (synonym of "by") + R (abbreviation of "Resistance") [container: "absorbing"]; definition: "story" The answer is HARDTIMES.

Fooled by absorbing Resistance story (4,5)

Guardian Cryptic #27096 | 15 Down | 2017-01-17 flower

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