Time out in secret place (6)
I believe the answer is:
recess
This clue is a double definition.
'time out' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'secret place' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)
'in' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for recess that I've seen before include "Niche or adjournment" , "School break - niche" , "Temporary suspension of business" , "take time out" , "Period when parliament doesn't sit" .)