The term 'STOOP' is a 5-letter word that can be used in crossword puzzles. It is a verb meaning to bend down, usually to pick something up. It is also a noun referring to a set of steps leading up to the entrance of a house. The term 'and scoop' refers to the act of bending down and using a scooping motion to pick something up. This term is often used when referring to shoveling snow or scooping up dirt.