The term RINDS refers to the outer layer of a fruit or vegetable. This layer is often referred to as the skin or peel and can be removed by peeling or paring. The crossword solutions for this term are PEELS (5 letters) and PARINGS (7 letters). Peeling is the process of removing the rind from a fruit or vegetable using a knife or peeler, while paring is the process of removing the rind with a small knife.