What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bit of a letter, final bit in rambling screed (9)" mean?

The definition is "Bit of a letter". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of END (synonym="‘final bit’") + DESCER (synonym="DESCER") = DESCENDER; definition: "Bit of a letter," The answer is DESCENDER.

Bit of a letter, final bit in rambling screed (9)

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