Stoats are small, carnivorous mammals that belong to the mustelid family. They have long, slender bodies and are known for their ability to change coloration in different seasons. Stoats have a white coat in the winter and a brown coat with a distinctive black tip on their tail in the summer.
Note: The provided meaning of the answer is for the latest New York Times crossword puzzle clue: Furry animals with black-tipped tails. Explanations are generated by AI and may be inaccurate.