Pillow puddle (5)

I believe the answer is:

drool

(Other definitions for drool that I've seen before include "Spill saliva" , "Let saliva run from the mouth" , "dribble" , "Slobber" , "Show excitement" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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