Enter a clue or pattern or both:
The Clue
They get booted (3 letter answer)
The Answer
PCS
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Notes
The answer PCS is common and appears about once every 200 puzzles.
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Definition
PC as a noun:
1. (personal computer, PC, microcomputer) = a small digital computer based on a microprocessor and designed to be used by one person at a time