Small recess (4)
I believe the answer is:
nook
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">small recess</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 nook that I've seen before include "Cubbyhole" , "Comfortable corner" , "small secure zone" , "Cosy corner" , "Alcove" .)