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Stick plug in this space (6)

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I believe the answer is:

adhere

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'stick' is the definition.
('adhere' can be a synonym of 'stick')

'plug in this space' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
'plug' could be 'ad' (Advertisement plugs products) and 'ad' is found in the answer.
The remaining letters 'here' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This may be the basis of clue (or it may be nonsense).

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(Other definitions for adhere that I've seen before include "Stick with header" , "Stick to or continue faithful" , "Stick to or remain faithful" , "Hold fast, stand by" , "'Stick to, a play say (6)'" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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