Enter a clue or pattern or both:
The Clue
Inserts, often (3 letter answer)
The Answer
ADS
Tags
Notes
The answer ADS is very common and appears about once every 48 puzzles.
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Definition
AD as a noun:
1. (ad, advertisement, advertizement, advertising, advertizing, advert) = a public promotion of some product or service