PEEL' The crossword solutions for the term RIND REMOVE are PARE and PEEL. PARE is a verb meaning to cut off the outer layer of something, such as a fruit or vegetable, usually with a knife or peeler. PEEL is also a verb meaning to strip off the outer layer of something, usually with a knife or peeler. Both terms refer to the act of removing the outer layer of something, such as a fruit or vegetable, in order to get to the edible part.