Take a rest from the part of Nanki-Poo (3)
I believe the answer is:
kip
'take a rest' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how one could define the other.
'part of nanki-poo' is the wordplay.
'part of' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'KIP' is hidden within 'nanki poo'.
'from the' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for kip that I've seen before include "Sleep, nap (colloq.)" , "Sleep (sl.)" , "Nap (slang)" , "Slumber" , "Snooze" .)