The term 'Beef on the Hoof' refers to a live STEER or CATTLE that is ready for slaughter and processing into beef. The crossword solutions for this term are 'STEER' (5 letters), 'Steers' (6 letters), 'CATTLE' (6 letters), and 'RARE' (4 letters). STEER and steers refer to a castrated male bovine, while CATTLE is a general term for any domesticated bovine, including both male and female animals. RARE in this context refers to the degree of doneness when cooking beef, which is usually served medium-RARE.