The term 'WICKER BEEHIVE' is a combination of two words, 'WICKER' and 'BEEHIVE'. WICKER is a type of weaving material made from plant fibers, such as willow, rattan, or bamboo. Beehives are structures used by bees to store honey and raise their young. The crossword solution for this term is 'SKEP', which is an old-fashioned type of BEEHIVE made from WICKER. It is shaped like a dome and has an open bottom, allowing the bees to enter and exit freely.