The term GLIMPSED can be defined as a brief or quick look. This term can be represented in a crossword puzzle by the solutions SPOTTED (7 letters), ESPIED (6 letters), SAW (3 letters), SEEN (4 letters), EYED (4 letters), SPIED (5 letters), and TOOKALOOK (9 letters). Each of these words is related to the concept of looking, but with different levels of intensity. SPOTTED implies a casual glance, while ESPIED suggests a more intense observation. SAW is a more direct way of saying that someone looked at something, while SEEN and EYED imply that the person was paying attention to the details. SPIED implies a secretive or hidden look, and TOOKALOOK implies a more leisurely look.