What does the cryptic crossword clue "How long it will take obligation to overwhelm spirit (9)" mean?

The definition is "How long it will take". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). MESCAL (synonym="spirit") in TIE (synonym="obligation") = TIMESCALE The answer is TIMESCALE.

How long it will take obligation to overwhelm spirit (9)

Times Cryptic #28763 | 16 Across | 2023-11-17 flower

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