Snooped (around) is a term used to describe the act of searching for information or snooping around. The crossword solutions for this term are NOSED (5 letters) and PRIED (5 letters). Nosed is a verb meaning to search for something by sniffing or smelling, while pried is a verb meaning to search for something by prying or looking closely. Both words can be used to describe the act of snooping around.