Quiet spots (8)
I believe the answer is:
retreats
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">quiet spots</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for retreats that I've seen before include "tactical withdrawals" , "Of army, falls back before enemy attack" , "Backs away" , "Refuges" , "Places that afford peace and quiet" .)