Paper-turned-digital phone directory
Editorially verified for the Oct 15, 2026
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Clue explained
PAGES evokes the printed pages of a phone directory, now replaced in many cases by searchable digital listings. The Yellow Pages, for instance, organized businesses so readers could find a plumber, restaurant, or other service by category; online directories carry that basic lookup function onto websites and phones. The clue compresses that shift from paper directory to digital directory into PAGES.
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The answer to “Paper-turned-digital phone directory” in the New York Times Midi crossword is PAGES — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 15, 2026 at 18-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.
“Paper-turned-digital phone directory” answer
PAGES (5 letters)
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What does PAGES mean?
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(noun)
- one or both sides of a sheet of paper in a book, magazine, newspaper, or other collection of bound sheets
When else has “Paper-turned-digital phone directory” appeared?
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October 15, 2026 (most recent) → PAGES. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Paper-turned-digital phone directory”?
The answer is PAGES, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 15, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Paper-turned-digital phone directory”?
5 letters: PAGES.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 15, 2026, at 18-Down.
Can “Paper-turned-digital phone directory” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times Midi 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.
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