What does the cryptic crossword clue "Futile advice to junkie? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Futile". The wordplay uses a deletion. USE (synonym="USE") + LESS (synonym="LESS") = USELESS; definition: "Futile" The answer is USELESS.

Futile advice to junkie? (7)

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