The crossword solution for the term 'Yankee Skipper' is 'Torre, ' which is a five-letter word. Torre is a Spanish word meaning 'TOWER, ' and it is also the surname of former Major League Baseball manager Joe Torre. Joe Torre was the manager of the New York Yankees from 1996 to 2007, during which time he led the team to four World Series championships. As such, the term 'Yankee Skipper' is often used to refer to Joe Torre.