The term D.C. Team, for short, can be summarized by two crossword solutions: SKINS (5 letters) and NATS (4 letters). The Washington Redskins, commonly referred to as the SKINS, are a professional American football team based in the Washington metropolitan area. The Washington Nationals, commonly referred to as the NATS, are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. Both teams are members of the four major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada.