The term 'SHOWED CURIOSITY' can be summarized by three crossword solutions: INQUIRED (8 letters), ASKED (5 letters), and PRIED (5 letters). INQUIRED means to ask for information, while ASKED is a more direct way of requesting something. PRIED is an informal way of asking questions, often implying that the person is being nosy or intrusive. All three words imply that someone is showing curiosity about a certain topic.