Decorticates is a term used to describe the process of removing the outer layer of something, such as a fruit or vegetable. This process can be done manually or with a machine. The two crossword solutions for decorticates are PEELS and SKINS, both of which refer to the act of removing the outer layer of something. PEELS refers to the act of manually peeling off the outer layer, while SKINS refers to the act of using a machine to remove the outer layer.