Mark indicating insertion (5)

I believe the answer is:

caret

(Other definitions for caret that I've seen before include "Particular mark" , "Proofreading sign for 'Insert'" , "Weeding tool" , "this reveals something missing" , "A sign something is missing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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