HIVE' (4 letters) The term 'HORNET HOME' can be broken down into two crossword solutions: NEST (4 letters) and HIVE (4 letters). Hornets are a type of wasp that build their nests in sheltered areas, such as hollow trees or eaves of buildings. The NEST is made up of a paper-like material created by the hornets from chewed wood and saliva. The NEST is then surrounded by a protective outer layer. A HIVE is a larger structure that is home to a large colony of hornets. It is made up of multiple tiers of cells and is usually found in the same sheltered areas as the NEST.