The term MINK RELATIVE refers to a group of animals that are related to the mink, which is a small mammal native to North America and Europe. The crossword solutions for this term are MARTEN (6 letters), WEASEL (6 letters), ERMINE (6 letters), otter (5 letters), and SABLE (5 letters). All of these animals are members of the Mustelidae family, which includes weasels, ferrets, badgers, and wolverines. Martens are found in North America, Europe, and Asia, while weasels are found in North America, Europe, and parts of Africa. Ermines are found in Europe and parts of Asia, while otters are found in many parts of the world, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Finally, sables are found in Russia and parts of East Asia.