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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 97% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 90% | 7 | Small mammal related to the weasel | |
3 | 90% | 5 | Black-and-white mammal known for its strong-smelling spray | |
Skunks Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "POLECATS" which means:
- noun
- • American musteline mammal typically ejecting an intensely malodorous fluid when startled; in some classifications put in a separate subfamily mephitinae
- • Dark brown mustelid of woodlands of eurasia that gives off an unpleasant odor when threatened
An example sentence would be:
- • "I saw a family of polecats playing in the field."
- • "The polecats have a strong and unpleasant smell."
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