Some desktop clutter

Latest answer — October 11, 2026

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Loose documents and printouts stacked on a desk.

Clue explained

Papers are documents that can pile up around a desk, from printouts and mail to notes and forms. Here, “clutter” points to the loose paperwork rather than to digital files or office supplies.

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This clue's Sunday, October 11, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Some desktop clutter” in the LA Times crossword is PAPERS — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 11, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 12-Across. 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.

“Some desktop clutter” answer

PAPERS (6 letters)

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What does PAPERS mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of PAPERS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • material manufactured in thin sheets from the pulp of wood or other fibrous substances, used for writing, drawing, or printing on, or as wrapping material
  • a sheet of paper with something written or printed on it
  • a set of examination questions to be answered at one session

When else has “Some desktop clutter” 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.

October 11, 2026 (most recent) → PAPERS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Some desktop clutter”?

The answer is PAPERS, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Some desktop clutter”?

6 letters: PAPERS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times crossword on October 11, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 12-Across.

Can “Some desktop clutter” 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 October 11, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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