The term READS (OVER) can be broken down into three crossword solutions: PORES (5 letters), SKIMS (5 letters), and SCANS (5 letters). PORES refers to the tiny openings in the skin that allow sweat, oil, and other substances to pass through. SKIMS is an action of quickly reading something without going into too much detail. Finally, SCANS is an action of examining something closely and thoroughly. All three words are related to the act of reading, but each word has a slightly different meaning.