The crossword solutions for the term REMOVES, AS RIND are PEELS (5 letters) and PARES (5 letters). Both terms refer to the act of removing the outer layer of something, such as a fruit or vegetable. Peeling is the process of using a knife or other tool to remove the outer layer, while paring is the process of using a knife or other tool to cut away the outer layer. Both terms are used interchangeably to describe the same action.