The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word WEASEL which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1984.
Ferret's relative crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| WEASEL | 50 % | 6 |
| POLECAT | 50 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Ferret's relative
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- ferret
- business
- mustelidae
- musteline
- roots
- ermine
- otter
- polecat
- sable
- stoat
- weasel
- mongoose
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
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More clues leading to the result WEASEL
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