The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DRIVELED
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What does DRIVELED mean?
DRIVELED verb- To have saliva drip from the mouth; to drool.
- To talk nonsense; to talk senselessly; to drool.
- To be weak or foolish; to dote.