The term IS NOSY can be broken down into six crossword solutions: SMELLS (6 letters), PRIES (5 letters), ASKS (4 letters), SNOPS (5 letters), EAVESDROPS (10 letters), and SNOOPS (6 letters). Each of these words is related to being nosy, or overly curious about other people's affairs. To 'SMELL' something is to sense it, and to 'PRY' is to investigate something closely. Asking questions is a common way to be nosy, as is snooping around and eavesdropping on conversations. Finally, 'poking' around is another way to be nosy.