This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, May 9, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ T
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STOAT as a word: Mustela erminea, the ermine or short-tailed weasel, a mustelid native to Eurasia and North America, distinguished from the least weasel by its larger size an....
STOAT has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 28, 2025.
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