What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cricket side: number over that – twelve! (4)" mean?

The definition is "twelve!". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NO (synonym of "number") + ON (synonym of "Cricket side:"); definition: "- twelve!" The answer is Noon.

Cricket side: number over that – twelve! (4)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3093 | 22 Down | 2021-01-31 flower

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