Snooping about is a term used to describe the act of prying into someone else's affairs without permission. It can be done in a variety of ways, such as eavesdropping, snooping through someone's belongings, or asking intrusive questions. The two crossword solutions for this term are 'Nosing' (6 letters) and 'NOSY' (4 letters). Nosing implies the act of searching for information, while NOSY implies an intrusive and unwelcome curiosity. Both words are used to describe someone who is snooping about.