The term 'VEGGIE WITH EYES' can be solved by two crossword solutions: 'SPUD' (4 letters) and 'SPUDS' (5 letters). A SPUD is a type of vegetable, specifically a potato. Potatoes are a root vegetable that grow underground and have eyes on the surface. The eyes are actually small buds that can be planted to grow more potatoes. SPUDS can be cooked in a variety of ways, including baking, boiling, frying, and mashing.