Straws are thin, cylindrical tubes made of plastic or paper that are used for drinking beverages. The term 'straws' can be found in the crossword solutions of STALKS (6 letters), GRASPAT (7 letters), and LETSDRAW (8 letters). STALKS refers to the stem of a plant, which is similar in shape to a STRAW. Graspat is a combination of the words 'GRASP' and 'STRAW, ' suggesting that one should GRASP a STRAW when drinking. Lastly, LETSDRAW is a combination of the words 'LET's' and 'DRAW, ' suggesting that one should DRAW with a STRAW.