Sites of some loud strikes (6)

I believe the answer is:

alleys

(Other definitions for alleys that I've seen before include "Narrow passages between streets" , "Back lanes" , "Narrow passages between buildings - some cats frequent them" , "Narrow passageways" , "Laneways" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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