The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word MINKS , but the solution may also be STOATS which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in LA Times).
Weasel cousins crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| MINKS | 25 % | 5 |
| STOATS | 25 % | 6 |
| SABLES | 25 % | 6 |
| MARTENS | 25 % | 7 |
Why may STOATS be the right solution?
STOATS are weasel cousins as they belong to the same family, Mustelidae, and share similar physical characteristics and behaviors.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Weasel cousins
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- ermine
- ferret
- marten
- mink
- otter
- polecat
- rat
- sable
- stoat
- wolverine
- fisher
- taira
Crossword Answer definitions
MINKS noun- (plural mink or minks) Any of various semi-aquatic, carnivorous mammals in the Mustelinae subfamily, similar to weasels, with dark fur, native to Europe and America, of which two species in different genera are extant: the American mink (Neovison vison) and the European mink (Mustela lutreola).
- (plural mink) The fur or pelt of a mink, used to make apparel.
- (plural minks) An article of clothing made of mink.
- (plural minks) An individual with poor personal hygiene; a smelly person.
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 MINKS
- Stole animals
- Stole sources
- Some fur coats
- Fancy furs
- Fur sources
- Pricey furs
- Expensive furs
- Weasel cousins
- Fancy wraps
- Lustrous furs
More clues leading to the result STOATS
- Summer ermines
- Brown ermines
- Summer ermines, in England
- Ermines in summer
- Ermines in brown coats
- Summer weasels
- Weasel kin
- Rabbit predators
- Some ermines
- Ermines
More clues leading to the result SABLES
- Expensive furs
- Dark-brown furs
- Valuable weasels
- Mercury models
- Fabulous furs
- Weasel cousins
- High-priced coats
- Luxury furs
- Luxury garb
- Fine furs