The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word MARTEN which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Cousin of a weasel crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| MARTEN | 33 % | 6 |
| SABLE | 33 % | 5 |
| STOAT | 33 % | 5 |
Why may MARTEN be the right solution?
A marten is a mammal that belongs to the same family as weasels, known as Mustelidae. Therefore, a marten is a cousin of a weasel.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Cousin of a weasel
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- polecat
- marten
- mink
- otter
- sable
- stoat
- wolverine
- ermine
- ferret
- rat
- fisher
- taira
Crossword Answer definitions
MARTEN noun- Any carnivorous mammal of the genus Martes in the family Mustelidae.
- Any of various passerine birds of the family Hirundinidae, which also includes swallows, that catch insects whilst flying.
- A perforated stone-faced runner for grinding.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result MARTEN
- Weasel's relative
- Weasel family member
- Sable kin
- Weasel's cousin
- Weasel-like carnivore
- Weasel relative
- Weaselly critter
- Dark-furred carnivore
- Mink relative
- Glossy-coated tree dweller
More clues leading to the result SABLE
- Mercury model
- Weasel hunted for its fur
- Fine fur
- Costly fur
- Dark brown shade
- Black fur
- Rena Mero's WWF pseudonym
- Marten's coat
- Marten's fur
- Variety of black