Polka dots or plaid (7)

I believe the answer is:

pattern

(Other definitions for pattern that I've seen before include "Shape or design" , "Example; decorate" , "Template; sequence" , "Design for copying" , "Stencil" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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