What does the cryptic crossword clue "Poles, see, at infrequent intervals (8)" mean?

The definition is "at infrequent intervals". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SPARS (synonym="”Poles”") + ELY (synonym="ELY") = SPARSELY; definition: "at infrequent intervals" The answer is SPARSELY.

Poles, see, at infrequent intervals (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29257 | 25 Across | 2023-12-19 flower

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