The term 'remove the skin from' can be solved by two four-letter crossword solutions: PEEL and PARE. To PEEL something is to strip off its outer layer, usually with a knife or other sharp object. This is often done with fruits and vegetables, such as apples and potatoes. To PARE something is to cut off its outer layer, usually with a knife or other sharp object. This is often done with fruits and vegetables, such as apples and cucumbers. Both of these terms refer to the same action of removing the skin from an item.