Small compartment (9)
I believe the answer is:
cubbyhole
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">small compartment</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this before)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for cubbyhole that I've seen before include "Small compartment, room space" , "Place for keeping bits and bobs" , "Small enclosed space or room" , "Snug enclosed space" , "Recess to contain miscellaneous objects" .)