The term 'peel off' can be broken down into five different crossword solutions: TEAR (4 letters), SHUCK (5 letters), STRIP (5 letters), FLAKE (5 letters), and SHED (4 letters). TEAR is an action that involves ripping something apart, usually with hands. SHUCK is the act of removing the outer covering of something, such as a shell or husk. STRIP is the act of removing something from a surface, such as paint from a wall. FLAKE is a thin piece of something that has been removed from a larger piece, such as paint from a wall. SHED is the act of removing something from a surface, such as a layer of skin. All of these words are related to the term 'peel off, ' which is the act of removing something from a surface in layers.