The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SABLES which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2024.
Weasel relatives crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SABLES | 33 % | 6 |
| OTTERS | 33 % | 6 |
| MINK | 33 % | 4 |
Why may SABLES be the right solution?
The answer "SABLES" fits the clue "Weasel relatives" because sables are small carnivorous mammals closely related to weasels.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Weasel relatives
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- mink
- ermine
- ferret
- marten
- mustelid
- musteline
- otter
- polecat
- rat
- sable
- skunk
- stoat
Crossword Answer definitions
SABLES noun- A small carnivorous mammal of the Old World that resembles a weasel, Martes zibellina, from cold regions in Eurasia and the North Pacific islands, valued for its dark brown fur (Wikipedia).
- The marten, especially Martes americana (syn. Mustela americana).
- The fur or pelt of the sable or other species of martens; a coat made from this fur.
- An artist's brush made from the fur of the sable (Wikipedia).
- A black colour on a coat of arms (Wikipedia).
- A dark brown colour, resembling the fur of some sables.
- (in the plural, sables) Black garments, especially worn in mourning.
- Black garments worn in mourning.
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 SABLES
- Expensive furs
- Dark-brown furs
- Valuable weasels
- Mercury models
- Fabulous furs
- Weasel cousins
- High-priced coats
- Luxury furs
- Luxury garb
- Fine furs
More clues leading to the result OTTERS
- Aquatic mammals
- Social swimmers
- Stream swimmers
- Playful river animals
- Frolicking fish eaters
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- Playful fishers
- Playful swimmers
- Whiskered river animals
- Fish-loving mammals