The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word INSETS
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What does INSETS mean?
INSETS noun- A smaller thing set into a larger thing, such as a small picture inside a larger one.
- Anything inserted.
- A small piece of material used to strengthen a garment.
- To set in; infix or implant.
- To insert something.
- To add an inset to something.