The term 'laughed scornfully' can be expressed in two different ways using the crossword solutions HOOTED (6 letters) and SNEERED (7 letters). HOOTED is a verb meaning to make a loud, harsh sound, usually in laughter or derision. SNEERED is also a verb meaning to express contempt or ridicule with a scornful or mocking facial expression. Therefore, the term 'laughed scornfully' can be expressed as either 'hooted' or 'sneered'.