Answer:

beltway

Answer	Crossword Clue
BELTWAY	City circler
BELTWAY	It goes around D.C.
BELTWAY	Road around a city

BELTWAY	Turnpike around downtown
BELTWAY	Encircling road
BELTWAY	Washington's I-495
BELTWAY	Baltimore's I-695, e.g.
BELTWAY	It's around D.C.
BELTWAY	Washington ring

Crossword

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