Reading, e.g. is a term that can refer to any type of activity involving the interpretation of written or printed material. The two crossword solutions for this term are GAOL (4 letters) and RAILROAD (8 letters). GAOL is an old-fashioned British spelling of the word 'JAIL', which is a place of confinement for people who have committed a crime. RAILROAD is a term used to describe a system of tracks and trains used for transportation.