The term 'looked askance' is a phrase that means to look at something with disapproval or suspicion. The two crossword solutions for this term are 'LEERED' (6 letters) and 'GLOWERED' (8 letters). Leering is a type of gaze that is often seen as predatory or hostile, while glowering is an intense stare that conveys anger or displeasure. Both of these words can be used to describe the act of looking askance.