The term 'NOSE INTO' can be solved by two crossword solutions: PRY (3 letters) and SNOOP (5 letters). PRY means to make an effort to get information, usually by asking questions or trying to look at something that is not meant to be seen. SNOOP means to investigate or search for information in a sneaky or intrusive way. Both words imply that someone is trying to find out information that they are not supposed to know.