Answer:

polecats

Answer	Crossword Clue
POLECATS	Skunk relatives
POLECATS	Skunks
POLECATS	Stripe-backed stinkers

POLECATS	They use "gas warfare"
POLECATS	Fitches
POLECATS	Weasel family stinkers

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.