The term 'remove the rind from' can be solved by two crossword solutions: PARE (4 letters) and UNPEEL (6 letters). Paring is a technique used in cooking to remove the outer layer of a fruit or vegetable, such as an apple or a potato. Unpeeling is similar to paring, but it involves removing the entire outer layer of a fruit or vegetable, such as a banana or an orange. Both techniques are used to remove the rind from a food item.