Hides (5)
'hides' is the definition.
('pelt' can be a synonym of 'hide')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for pelts that I've seen before include "Throws missiles for animal skins" , "Animal skins with fur still on" , "Animal hides" , "Animal furs" .)
'hides' is the definition.
(lying low is a kind of hiding)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for lies low that I've seen before include "Stays hidden" , "holes up" .)