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Animal in the family Mephitidae, which comes from the Latin for "stink" (crossword clue)

5 squares · Mini Crossword · March 4, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (6 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.

Answer length: 5 squares

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S _ _ _ _

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S _ _ _ K

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SKUNK as a word: Any of various small mammals, of most genera of the family Mephitidae, native to North and Central America, having a glossy black with a white coat and two m...; Any of the strains of hybrids of Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica that may have THC levels exceeding those of typical hashish.

SKUNK has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.

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