What does the cryptic crossword clue "Small box advertisements — they are intrusive (7)" mean?

The definition is "they are intrusive". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). INRO (synonym="small box") + ADS (synonym="advertisements") = INROADS; definition: "— they are intrusive" The answer is INROADS.

Small box advertisements — they are intrusive (7)

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