| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| GAYLE | .. King, close friend of Oprah |
| GAYLE | King who's a friend of Oprah |
| CSLEWIS | Close friend of J.R.R. Tolkien |
| cronies | a close friend especially of long standing pal |
| sisters | A close female friend or associate, esp. a female fellow member of a labor union or other organization |
| losing | Be deprived of (a close relative or friend) through their death or as a result of the breaking off of a relationship |
