The New York Times Crossword · 11-Down · 7 letters
Volume control device? The New York Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 22, 2026
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What to notice
Treat “volume” as a book and name the seven-letter electronic device used to open it.
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Answer
How the trick resolves
The question mark redirects “volume” from sound level to a book. An E-READER controls which digital volume is opened, stored, enlarged, or navigated, giving EREADER.
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The question mark announces a second meaning of “volume,” so the device handles books rather than audio.
The answer in plain English
An e-reader is an electronic device designed for reading digital books and other texts.
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11-Down in The New York Times Crossword puzzle for August 22, 2026.
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