The term 'drools' can be defined as a verb meaning to secrete saliva copiously, usually in anticipation of something. The crossword solutions for this term are 'slavers' (7 letters), 'SLOBBERS' (8 letters) and 'SALIVATES' (9 letters). All three words describe the act of drooling, with 'slavers' referring to the sound made when drooling, 'SLOBBERS' referring to the act of drooling excessively, and 'SALIVATES' referring to the act of producing saliva in anticipation of something.