What does the cryptic crossword clue "PM and Queen talk, in series of minor knocks (6-6)" mean?

The definition is "series of minor knocks". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PITT (synonym="PM") + ER (abbreviation="Queen") + PATTER (synonym="talk,") = PITTER-PATTER; definition: "series of minor knocks" The answer is Pitter-patter.

PM and Queen talk, in series of minor knocks (6-6)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3036 | 13 Across | 2019-12-29 flower

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