The term 'DROPS ON THE GRASS' can be solved by two crossword solutions: DEW (3 letters) and MORNINGDEW (10 letters). DEW is a type of condensation that forms on surfaces when the air temperature is lower than the DEW point. It is most commonly seen in the early morning, when the sun rises and the air is still cool. Morningdew is a specific type of DEW that forms during the morning hours. It is usually more abundant than DEW that forms later in the day.