What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mickey taking hit over working nearby at regular intervals (10)" mean?

The definition is "Mickey taking". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LAMP (synonym="slang term for punch or thump; hit") + O (synonym="over, in cricket scoring notation") + ON (synonym="working") + ERY (synonym="letters 2, 4 and 6 [at regular intervals] of N E A R B Y") = LAMPOONERY The answer is LAMPOONERY.

Mickey taking hit over working nearby at regular intervals (10)

Independent Cryptic #11796 | 9 Across | 2024-07-31 flower

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