Weasel-like animals formerly called foulmarts (8)

I believe the answer is:

polecats

(Other definitions for polecats that I've seen before include "carnivores" , "Places to find American skunks" , "Brown, weasel-like mammals noted for their smell" , "N American skunks" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.

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