The term 'DROPS OFF' can be described by a variety of words, each with a different number of letters. NAPS (4 letters) is a short period of sleep, usually during the day. ABATES (6 letters) means to become less intense or to gradually diminish. DOZES (5 letters) is another word for sleeping lightly. EBBS (4 letters) is the gradual decline of something, such as the tide. DELIVERS (8 letters) means to bring something to its destination. SAGS (4 letters) is a decrease in energy or enthusiasm. NODS (4 letters) is a gesture of agreement or acknowledgement. MOLTS (5 letters) is the shedding of an outer layer of skin or feathers. WANES (5 letters) is a decrease in size, strength, or intensity. DROWSES (7 letters) is a light sleep. LESSENS (7 letters) is to make something smaller or weaker. SNOOZES (7 letters) is a short nap. FALLS ASLEEP (11 letters) is the act of going from being awake to being ASLEEP. All of these words describe the term 'DROPS OFF' in some way, and can be used to explain the concept of gradually decreasing in intensity or activity.