Lodging near a highway interchange (5)

I believe the answer is:

motel

(Other definitions for motel that I've seen before include "Hotel designed for the motorist" , "Inn for motorists" , "lodging-place" , "Roadside accommodation" , "place for the rest of the travellers" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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