The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word WEASEL , but the solution may also be STOAT which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in LA Times).
Ferret kin crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| WEASEL | 33 % | 6 |
| OTTER | 33 % | 5 |
| STOAT | 33 % | 5 |
Why may WEASEL be the right solution?
The answer to "Ferret kin" is "WEASEL" because weasels are closely related to ferrets, belonging to the same family of mammals called Mustelidae.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Ferret kin
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- otter
- ermine
- polecat
- sable
- stoat
- weasel
- pet
- cat
- paw
- edit
- kit
- spy
Crossword Answer definitions
WEASEL noun- The least weasel, Mustela nivalis.
- Any of the carnivorous mammals of the genus Mustela, having a slender body, a long tail and usually a light brown upper coat and light-coloured belly.
- The taxonomic family Mustelidae is also called the weasel family.
- A devious or sneaky person or animal.
- A type of yarn winder used for counting the yardage of handspun yarn. It most commonly has a wooden peg or dowel that pops up from the gearing mechanism after a certain number of yards have been wound onto the winder.
- To achieve by clever or devious means.
- To gain something for oneself by clever or devious means.
- To engage in clever or devious behavior.
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 WEASEL
- It may go "pop"
- Sneak
- Mink or ermine
- Sneaky person
- Stool pigeon
- Turncoat
- Underhanded sort
- Ermine, for one
- Critter in a pop song?
- Sneaky sort
More clues leading to the result OTTER
- Furry swimmer
- Playful mammal
- Weasel family member
- Weasel's kin
- Web-footed mammal
- "Ring of Bright Water" pet
- Aquatic mammal
- Friend of Mole and Water Rat
- Weasel's relative
- River dweller