Pokes (around) is an informal term used to describe the act of prodding or poking something in order to investigate it. The crossword solutions for this term are Noses (5 letters), Probes (6 letters), and SNOOPS (6 letters). Noses refers to the physical act of poking something with one's nose, while Probes and SNOOPS refer to the act of investigating something more thoroughly. Probes can be used to refer to a physical investigation, such as using a tool to poke around an object, while SNOOPS can be used to refer to a more figurative investigation, such as asking questions or looking for information.