Long (boring) piece of writing (6)

I believe the answer is:

screed

(Other definitions for screed that I've seen before include "Layer applied to floor" , "extensive text" , "Lengthy statement" , "Tiresomely long letter about creeds" , "lengthy document" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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