What does the cryptic crossword clue "Roundabout in Rome's outskirts? Charge around it (8)" mean?

The definition is "Roundabout". The wordplay uses charade, container. RE (letters from "Rome's") + INDICT (synonym of "Charge") [container: "around"]; definition: "Roundabout" The answer is INDIRECT.

Roundabout in Rome's outskirts? Charge around it (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29211 | 20 Across | 2023-10-26 flower

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