Paper ___ (book reader's injury, perhaps)

3 letters20 DownLast seen March 16, 2026

If you're working on the Daily Themed Crossword for March 16, 2026 and got stuck on the clue “Paper ___ (book reader's injury, perhaps)”, you're in the right place. Below is the verified answer, plus context about the clue and links to every other clue from the same puzzle.

Answer

20C
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3 lettersDown

About this clue

The clue “Paper ___ (book reader's injury, perhaps)” was published in the Daily Themed Crossword on March 16, 2026, where it appeared as 20 Down. The solution is CUT — a 3-letter word that fits the 3-square down entry in the grid.

Daily Themed Crossword is a puzzle game by PlaySimple Games, available on iOS and Android. Each daily puzzle has a unifying theme that ties several of the longer clues together, and is sized 13×13 for the standard Themed edition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to "Paper ___ (book reader's injury, perhaps)" in Daily Themed Crossword?
The answer is CUT, a 3-letter word that appeared as 20 Down in the puzzle dated March 16, 2026.
How many letters does the answer to "Paper ___ (book reader's injury, perhaps)" have?
The answer has 3 letters: CUT.
When did the clue "Paper ___ (book reader's injury, perhaps)" appear in Daily Themed Crossword?
This clue most recently appeared on March 16, 2026.
Where can I find the full solution to the March 16, 2026 Daily Themed Crossword?
You can find the complete solved grid and every answer at our puzzle page for March 16, 2026.
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