Cousins are relatives who share a common ancestor, usually a grandparent or great-grandparent. COUSINS are typically considered to be close family members, and often have a strong bond with each other. The term 'COUSINS' is derived from the Latin word 'consanguineus, ' which means 'of the same blood.' The crossword solution for the term 'COUSINS, say' is KIN, which is an abbreviation of the word 'KINSHIP, ' which refers to the relationship between two people who are related by blood.