The term 'Hawkeyes' refers to the athletic teams of the University of Iowa. The crossword solutions for this term are 'IOWA' (4 letters) and 'IOWANS' (6 letters). The term 'Hawkeyes' is derived from the nickname given to the people of Iowa, which is also known as the Hawkeye State. The term was first used in the early 19th century by Chief Black Hawk of the Sauk and Fox tribes. The mascot of the University of Iowa is Herky the Hawk, which is a representation of the state's nickname.