The term 'look askance' can be broken down into four crossword solutions: SQUINT (6 letters), GLANCE (6 letters), LEER (4 letters), and LEERED (6 letters). Squinting is a facial expression that involves narrowing the eyes, often in order to focus on something. Glancing is a quick, brief look at something. Leering is a type of facial expression that involves looking at someone with a suggestive or mocking expression. LEERED is the past tense of LEER. Finally, grumbling is a low, continuous sound of discontent or disapproval. All of these words describe different ways of looking at something with suspicion or disapproval.