Crossword puzzle clue "puts in a spot"

AIR, to make known publicly

ADVERTISE, to draw attention to (a product, service, or event) in a public medium to promote sales or attendance, also ADVERTIZE

PARK, to leave a vehicle in a certain location for a time

to obstruct or prevent

(slang) favourite

any of an order of wingless, very agile, parasitic, bloodsucking insects