Cryptic crossword clue
Sound of footsteps of old PM with queen on pitch 6-6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word PITTER-PATTER

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The straight part
We know that "ound of footsteps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ound of footsteps = pitter-patter.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does PITTER-PATTER mean?

PITTER-PATTER noun
  1. A soft, percussive sound, as of tiny feet, or of rain on a rooftop.

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