The term REMOVE, AS PAINT can be solved by three different crossword solutions: STRIP (5 letters), SCRAPE (6 letters), and ERASE (5 letters). STRIP is a verb meaning to take off or remove something, usually with force. SCRAPE is also a verb meaning to remove something with a sharp edge, such as a knife or a scraper. ERASE is a verb meaning to rub or wipe away something, usually with an eraser. All three words refer to the act of removing paint from a surface.