Shinnies are a type of traditional Canadian game, often played on ice. The term 'SHINNY' is derived from the Scottish word 'SHINTY', which is a similar game. The objective of the game is to score goals by shooting a puck or ball into the opposing team's goal. The crossword solution for shinnies is 'CLIMBS', which refers to the fact that players must climb over one another in order to reach the puck or ball. This makes the game more challenging and exciting.