The crossword solution for the term 'POKES, PERHAPS' is 'REMINDS', with seven letters. Pokes, perhaps, can refer to a variety of activities, such as poking someone on social media, or prodding someone to do something. It can also refer to a physical action, such as poking someone with a finger. In either case, the action is meant to remind the person of something, which is why the crossword solution is 'Reminds'.