Pried and snooped around when out of work (5)
I believe the answer is:
nosed
This clue might be a double definition.
'pried' is the first definition.
('nose' can be a synonym of 'pry')
'snooped around when out of work' is the second definition.
'nosed' can be an answer for 'snooped' (I've seen this before). I am not certain of the 'around when out of work' bit.
'and' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for nosed that I've seen before include "Eased" , "proceeded gingerly" , "proceeded slowly" , "Scented" , "Nodes (anag.)" .)