Pacifiers, also known as DUMMIES or soothers, are a type of baby product used to help soothe and comfort infants. They are typically made of rubber or silicone and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The term 'PACIFIER' is derived from the Latin word pacificare, meaning 'to bring peace'. The crossword solutions for the term 'pacifiers' are 'DUMMIES' (7 letters) and 'sops' (4 letters). 'DUMMIES' is a slang term for pacifiers, while 'sops' is an old-fashioned word for them.