Answer:

chew

Answer	Crossword Clue
CHEW	What a puppy likes to do to toys and socks
CHEW	Cogitate (on)
CHEW	Muse (on)

CHEW	Not just bite and swallow
CHEW	Mull (over)
CHEW	Meditate (on)
CHEW	Think (over)
CHEW	Ruminate (on)
CHEW	Think (on)
CHEW	Plug
CHEW	... toy (pet shop purchase)

CHEW	Bawl (out)
CHEW	Not just swallow
CHEW	Masticate
CHEW	Prepare to swallow
CHEW	Enjoy some gum
CHEW	Grind with the teeth
CHEW	Not just swallow whole
CHEW	Wad

CHEW	Tobacco wad