Rug that says "WELCOME" (3)

I believe the answer is:

mat

(Other definitions for mat that I've seen before include "Small carpet" , "To wipe your feet on" , "Piece of material for wiping feet on" , "Thick flat pad on the floor" , "knot" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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