The term 'caught a glimpse of' can be expressed in three different ways using crossword solutions. The first is 'ESPIED, ' which is a six-letter word meaning to catch sight of something briefly. The second is 'SAW, ' which is a three-letter word meaning to perceive with the eyes. The third is 'SPIED, ' which is a five-letter word meaning to observe secretly or from a distance. All three words refer to catching a brief glimpse of something, either openly or covertly.