Chestnut is a color of HORSE that is typically a reddish-BROWN shade. It is also the name of a type of tree, which produces edible nuts. The term 'CHESTNUT' is often used to describe the color of horses and other animals, as well as the color of certain types of wood. The crossword solutions for the term 'CHESTNUT, e.g.' are 'HORSE' and 'BROWN', both of which accurately describe the color of CHESTNUT horses and the color of the CHESTNUT tree's nuts.