The term 'HAIRY OX' is a combination of two words, 'HAIRY' and 'OX'. The first word, 'HAIRY', refers to something that is covered in hair or fur. The second word, 'OX', is a large bovine animal that is often used for labor or transportation. The crossword solution for this term is 'YAK', which is a large, long-haired OX-like mammal native to the Himalayas. Yaks are often used as pack animals and for their milk, meat, and hides.