Storage devices are physical components that are used to store data and information. The most common type of storage device is MEMORY, which is a six-letter word in this crossword puzzle. MEMORY is typically used to store programs and data that can be accessed quickly by the computer's processor. Examples of MEMORY include RAM, ROM, and flash MEMORY. Other types of storage devices include hard drives, solid state drives, optical drives, and tape drives. These devices are used to store large amounts of data that can be accessed more slowly than MEMORY.