The term 'apothecary weight' refers to the system of measurement used by apothecaries, or pharmacists, to measure out drugs and other substances. The crossword solutions for this term are DRAMS (5 letters), DRAM (4 letters), DRUGS (5 letters), DOSE (4 letters), and PESTLE (6 letters). DRAMS and DRAM refer to a unit of weight equal to 1/8th of an ounce, while DRUGS and DOSE refer to the substances that are measured in this system. Finally, PESTLE is a tool used to grind and mix substances in a mortar, which is also used in apothecary measurements.