A drop SCONE is a type of small, round, flat cake that is cooked on a griddle or frying pan. It is similar to a pancake but thicker and denser. The term 'drop SCONE' is also used to refer to other types of small cakes such as pikelets, scones, crumpets, and teacakes. Pikelets are small, thin pancakes made with baking powder, while scones are small, sweet cakes made with butter and eggs. Crumpets are small, spongy cakes made with yeast, and teacakes are small, sweet cakes made with dried fruit.