The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word INBOXES
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What does INBOXES mean?
INBOXES noun- A container in which papers to be dealt with are put.
- An electronic folder serving the same purpose.
- The aggregate of items that demand one's attention or effort.