Cryptic crossword clue
Little gaps in conversation, not things regarded as complete 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word KNOTHOLES

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The straight part
We know that "Little gaps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case little gaps = knotholes.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does KNOTHOLES mean?

KNOTHOLES noun
  1. In a piece of lumber, a void left by a knot in the wood; such holes are often convenient for peering through when they occur in fences.
  2. (Cincinnati) Youth league baseball.

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