Hide pepper (4)
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I believe the answer is:
pelt
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'hide' is the first definition.
(synonyms)
'pepper' is the second definition.
(synonyms)
(Other definitions for pelt that I've seen before include "Skin, hide" , "Animal skin with hair still on it" , "Run fast - rain hard" , "Skin; run fast" , "Hurl missiles at" .)