Glutinous and gooey are both terms used to describe a type of texture that is STICKY and adhesive. The term glutinous is derived from the Latin word for glue, while gooey is a more colloquial term used to describe something that is soft and STICKY. Both terms can be used to describe a variety of substances, including food, liquids, and even some solids. In the context of a crossword puzzle, the term STICKY (6 letters) is an appropriate solution for the clue GLUTINOUS, GOOEY.