What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mine working for Spike useful in upward mobility? (5)" mean?

The definition is "Spike useful in upward mobility? (5)". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PIT (synonym="mine") + ON (synonym="working") = PITON The answer is PITON.

Mine working for Spike useful in upward mobility? (5)

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