Answer:

indicator

Answer	Crossword Clue
INDICATOR	Speedometer needle.
INDICATOR	Gauge
INDICATOR	Pressure gauge

INDICATOR	Pointer
INDICATOR	Dashboard item
INDICATOR	Economist's figure
INDICATOR	Unemployment rate, e.g.

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.