Paperless reads
Editorially verified for the Aug 19, 2026
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E-books are electronic books read on phones, tablets, e-readers, or computers, making them paperless reads. The plural answer matches “reads.”
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This clue's Wednesday, August 19, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Paperless reads” in the LA Times crossword is EBOOKS — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 19, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 11-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Paperless reads” answer
EBOOKS (6 letters)
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What does EBOOKS mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of EBOOKS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a book in electronic form that can be read on a computer or handheld device rather than in print
When else has “Paperless reads” appeared?
LA Times reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
August 19, 2026 (most recent) → EBOOKS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Paperless reads”?
The answer is EBOOKS, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 19, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Paperless reads”?
6 letters: EBOOKS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on August 19, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 11-Down.
Can “Paperless reads” have a different answer?
Yes — LA Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's LA Times answers?
The full grid for August 19, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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