The term 'drove away' can be broken down into four crossword solutions: SENT (4 letters), REPELLED (8 letters), RANOFF (6 letters), and SHOOED (6 letters). The verb 'sent' means to cause something to go somewhere, usually by sending it through the mail or other delivery service. The verb 'repelled' means to drive away or keep away by force. The verb 'ranoff' means to leave quickly and suddenly. Finally, the verb 'shooed' means to drive away by making a loud noise or waving one's arms. All of these words describe the act of driving away, either by sending something away, repelling it, running off, or shooing it away.