The term PREPARED, AS POTATOES can be broken down into three crossword solutions: PEELED (6 letters), MASHED (6 letters), and RICED (5 letters). PEELED potatoes are potatoes that have had their skin removed. Mashed potatoes are potatoes that have been boiled and then mashed into a paste. Riced potatoes are potatoes that have been grated or processed into small granules. All of these methods of preparation are commonly used when cooking potatoes.