What does the cryptic crossword clue "Scraps publicity charges for boring items (8)" mean?

The definition is "boring items". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). AD (synonym="publicity") in BRAWLS (synonym="scraps") = BRADAWLS; definition: "boring items" The answer is BRADAWLS.

Scraps publicity charges for boring items (8)

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