The term 'animal pelt' refers to the skin of an animal, usually with the FUR or hair still attached. The two crossword solutions for this term are 'FUR' and 'HIDE, ' both of which refer to the skin of an animal. FUR is a three-letter word that is used to describe the soft, thick hair of certain animals, while HIDE is a four-letter word that is used to describe the thicker skin of an animal, often with the FUR removed.