Beltway insider, for short Crossword Clue

Today's (22 February 2018) crossword provided to us by USA Today and the clue is "Beltway insider, for short".
The right answer or rather the best answer listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Beltway insider, for short" has the answer "POL". Here's why:

• The clue "Beltway insider" is a term commonly used to refer to individuals who have inside knowledge or expertise in the political realm.
• The term "beltway" in this context refers to the area surrounding Washington, D.C., where many political institutions and organizations are located.
• By combining the words "beltway" and "insider," we can infer that the answer relates to someone who is knowledgeable about the inner workings of the political world.
• Looking at the options provided, "POL" fits this description perfectly. It is a commonly used abbreviation for "politician" or "political." It is often used in crossword puzzles to represent someone involved in politics.

Therefore, the answer to the clue "Beltway insider, for short" is "POL." This answer accurately reflects the connection between the clue and the definition of the word "POL" in the context of politics.

Definition of "POL"

a politician

Example :

he was the kind of pol you could understand

 The Crossword clue "Beltway insider, for short" published 3 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
USA Today	22 February 2018	POL
L.A. Times Daily	25 December 2014	POL