The term 'Distinctive Horse' can be broken down into two crossword solutions: ROAN (4 letters). Roan is a coat color of horses, characterized by an even mixture of white and colored hairs on the body, while the head and points—mane, tail, legs—are mostly solid-colored. Roan horses often have pink skin beneath their white hairs, and dark eyes. Roan is a dominant gene, and it is typically seen in breeds such as the American Quarter Horse, the Appaloosa, the Paint Horse, and the Mustang.