| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| KITHS | Groups of acquaintances |
| coterie | group of social acquaintances |
| coteries | group of social acquaintances |
| DAMES | Many of Mike Hammer's acquaintances |
| circles | A group of people with a shared profession, interests, or acquaintances |
| circle | A group of people with a shared profession, interests, or acquaintances |
| toots | affectionate or familiar term of address; honey; baby (sometimes offensive when used to strangers, casual acquaintances, subordinates, etc., esp. by a male to a female) |
