The term DE-RINDS is a combination of two words, 'de' and 'RINDS'. The word 'de' is a prefix meaning 'to remove or undo', while the word 'RINDS' refers to the outer layer of a fruit or vegetable. Therefore, the term DE-RINDS can be interpreted as the act of removing the outer layer of a fruit or vegetable. The crossword solution for this term is PEELS, which is another word for the act of removing the outer layer of a fruit or vegetable.