The two crossword solutions for the term 'WATCHING CLOSELY' are 'EYEING' with 6 letters and 'EYING' with 5 letters. Both words refer to the act of looking at something intently or carefully, which is the definition of 'watching closely'. The verb 'EYEING' is a gerund form of the verb 'EYE', meaning to look at something with great attention. The verb 'eying' is a present participle form of the verb 'EYE', meaning to be in the process of looking at something with great attention.