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Animal in the family Mephitidae, which comes from the Latin for "stink" – Crossword Clue

The answer to the crossword clue “Animal in the family Mephitidae, which comes from the Latin for "stink"” is SKUNK (5 letters). Most recently SKUNK, in the NYT Mini on March 4, 2026.

AnswerLettersPattern
SKUNK5S____

What SKUNK means

  1. nouna person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
  2. nouna defeat in a game where one side fails to score
  3. nounstreet names for marijuana

Where this clue appeared

DatePuzzleAnswer
March 4, 2026NYT Mini 6ASKUNK

Other clues for SKUNK

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FAQ

What is the answer to “Animal in the family Mephitidae, which comes from the Latin for "stink"”?

SKUNK (5 letters). Most recently SKUNK, on March 4, 2026 in the NYT Mini.

How many letters is the answer to “Animal in the family Mephitidae, which comes from the Latin for "stink"”?

5 letters, starting with S (S____).