What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lazy Ol’ Nick’s nicked! (8)" mean?

The definition is "Lazy". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). OL (synonym="from surface") in INDENT (synonym="”Nick” around (has taken/”nicked”") = INDOLENT; definition: "Lazy" The answer is INDOLENT.

Lazy Ol’ Nick’s nicked! (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29360 | 18 Down | 2024-04-18 flower

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