Lay eyes on is an idiom that means to look at something or someone. The crossword solutions for this term are BEHOLD (6 letters), ESPY (4 letters), SEE (3 letters), SPOT (4 letters), OBSERVE (7 letters), and OGLE (4 letters). All of these words can be used to describe the action of looking at something or someone, although they have slightly different connotations. BEHOLD implies admiration or awe, ESPY suggests a sudden discovery, SEE is the most general term, SPOT implies a quick glance, OBSERVE implies careful scrutiny, and OGLE implies a leering or lustful gaze.