Foxhunts are a traditional form of hunting in which a group of riders on horseback, accompanied by a pack of hounds, CHASE a fox across the countryside. The riders and hounds follow the scent of the fox, and the fox is usually killed or captured at the end of the hunt. Foxhunting has been a popular sport in Britain since the 16th century, and is still practiced today in some parts of the world. The term 'foxhunt' is derived from the verb 'CHASE, ' which is the solution to the crossword clue.