What does the cryptic crossword clue "Thick book, perhaps very dry (9)" mean?

The definition is "Thick". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). B (abbreviation="book,") + RAINLESS (synonym="dry") = BRAINLESS; definition: "Thick" The answer is BRAINLESS.

Thick book, perhaps very dry (9)

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