What does the cryptic crossword clue "Plugs more suitable to insert — perhaps these? (8)" mean?

The definition is "Plugs more suitable to insert —". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). APTER (synonym="“more suitable”") in ADS (synonym="“plugs”") = ADAPTERS The answer is ADAPTERS.

Plugs more suitable to insert — perhaps these? (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29156 | 15 Down | 2023-08-23 flower

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