The term 'SPOTS ON THE TUBE' refers to ADVERTISING on television. The two crossword solutions for this term are ADS (3 letters) and TVADS (5 letters). ADS stands for 'ADVERTISING' and TVADS stands for 'television ADVERTISING'. Television ADVERTISING is a form of marketing in which companies create commercials or advertisements that are broadcasted on television. It is one of the most popular forms of ADVERTISING, as it allows companies to reach a large audience.