Hits, as with eggs (5)

I believe the answer is:

pelts

(Other definitions for pelts that I've seen before include "Animal hides" , "Animal skins with fur still on" , "Throws missiles for animal skins" , "Animal furs" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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