The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CLEARWAY
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What does CLEARWAY mean?
CLEARWAY noun- A road or other path that is kept free of obstructions, or on which stopping is strictly regulated, in order to maintain free flow of movement.
- An area projecting from the end of a runway that is kept clear of obstructions exceeding a height that increases with distance from the end of the runway.