A spoonful, say, is a unit of measurement used to describe a small amount of food or liquid. The term can be broken down into three crossword solutions: DOSE (4 letters), DOLLOP (6 letters), and TASTE (5 letters). DOSE is a noun meaning a measured portion of medicine or drug taken at any one time. DOLLOP is a noun meaning a small, rounded mass of something soft, such as cream or jelly. TASTE is a verb meaning to take a small amount of something into the mouth in order to experience its flavor. Together, these three words describe a small amount of food or liquid that can be taken in one spoonful.