Close friend Crossword Clue

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Close friend Crossword Answer

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MATE

(4 letters)

PAL

(3 letters)

CRONY

(5 letters)

BUDDY

(5 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
2. a large Pacific salmon with small spots on its back; an important food fish

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CLOSE (verb)
1. cease to operate or cause to cease operating
2. come to a close
CLOSE (adjective)
1. not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
2. of textiles
CLOSE (adverb)
1. near in time or place or relationship
2. in an attentive manner
CLOSE (noun)
1. the last section of a communication
2. the temporal end; the concluding time
FRIEND (noun)
1. a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)
2. a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

MATE
(4 letters)
PAL
(3 letters)
CRONY
(5 letters)
BUDDY
(5 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
MUCH

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