Gawk at is an informal phrase that means to look at something with a mixture of surprise and admiration. The crossword solutions for this term are LEER (4 letters), OGLE (4 letters), EYE (3 letters), and STARE (5 letters). LEER means to look at someone or something with a sly, knowing expression. OGLE means to look at someone or something with strong admiration or desire. EYE means to look at someone or something with great attention or interest. Finally, STARE means to look at someone or something with a fixed gaze.