Smaller size or duration (4)

I believe the answer is:

less

(Other definitions for less that I've seen before include "In smaller quantity" , "Smaller in amout or degree" , "inferior" , "Wanting" , "So-called St James" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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