A cough drop, also known as a TROCHE (6 letters), is a small, medicated LOZENGE (7 letters) that is used to soothe sore throats and suppress coughing. Cough drops often contain menthol (7 letters), which is a natural substance derived from peppermint or other mint oils. Other ingredients in cough drops may include rasps (5 letters), which are small pieces of fruit candy, and Halls (5 letters), which is a brand of cough drops.