Skulking about is an activity that involves sneaking, prowling, and lurking. It is often done in a secretive manner, usually to avoid detection or to observe something without being noticed. Skulking about is often associated with criminal activities, such as burglary or espionage, but it can also be used for more innocuous activities, such as spying on a neighbor or sneaking into a restricted area. The crossword solutions for the term skulk about are SNEAK (5 letters), PROWL (5 letters), and LURK (4 letters).